Benchmark Tests and Analyses for Ordnance Fragmentation and Propagation Models
Abstract
Two models were developed at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory to enhance predictive techniques for propagation between ammunition stacks. For a mass-detonating ammunition stack, the FragProp model predicts probabilities of reaction in the energetic components of neighboring stacks by means of primary fragments as a function of distance between the stacks. An adjunct model, FragGen, was developed to estimate primary fragments from thin-walled warheads and detonable rocket motors. In order to increase confidence in the predictions from these models, benchmark tests were conducted. These include propagation tests with pallets of 155-mm M107 projectiles and arena fragmentation tests with Hellfire missiles and 155-mm M864 ICM projectiles. The test results are analyzed and compared with predictions from the models.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA377017
Entities
People
- John Starkenberg
- Warren W. Hillstrom
Organizations
- United States Army Research Laboratory