Hazard Classification Test of GAU-8 Ammunition by Bonfire Cookoff with Limited Air Sampling

Abstract

A standard hazard classification test of GAU-8 ammurntion was performed August 26, t975, for the U. S. Air Force Armament Laboratory (AFATL). Fragment pattern scoring following bonfire cookoff of 150 live rounds indicated only one shell base fragment was thrown beyond 400 feet by shell case disruption. Uranium aerosol dispersed by burning of depleted uranium penetrators within the ammunition was detected at five air samplers placed near the bonfire.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA460094

Entities

People

  • H. J. Ettinger
  • J. C. Elder
  • M. I. Tillery

Organizations

  • Los Alamos National Laboratory

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Force
  • Ammunition
  • Availability
  • Buildings And Structures
  • California
  • Classification
  • Contracts
  • Information Operations
  • Instructions
  • Monitoring
  • Research Facilities
  • Sampling
  • Security
  • Standards

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