Nanoscience Technology
Abstract
This technical report is a compilation of unclassified articles, presentations, briefings, etc., produced by R.W. Armstrong, Senior Scientist, AFRL/MNME, mostly in collaboration with Air Force Research Laboratory, Munitions Directorate, Energetic Materials Branch and external national and international colleagues, during the three year period: October 2000 through August 2003. The topical items are mostly centered on dislocation mechanics model descriptions of the total deformation and cracking behaviors of energetic materials and/or structural metals, in the latter case, subjected to high rate loading conditions as experienced in explosive detonations. Additional items referenced are: (1) the forthcoming textbook in print "Deformable Bodies and Their Material Behaviors", co-authored with Henry W. Haslach, Jr.; and, (2) an article on "The Seeds of Tornado Prevention", co-authored with Joseph G. Glenn, and associated with the listed patent disclosure "Tornadic Disruption Through Nanometric Sized Cloud Seeding". The latter items represent a "spin-off" connection of Eglin Air Force Base research interest in the strength and energy release rate properties of energetic/reactive nanomaterials, as shown here to relate to an appreciable number of the described items.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA417640
Entities
People
- Ronald W. Armstrong
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory