Automated Mapping of Fragments in MSM Test at UTTR
Abstract
The tasks associated with the fragment recovery from accidental or intentional detonation of munitions storage facilities constitute the most important elements of post-blast investigation. Depending on the size of the potential explosion site (PES) and the topography exhibited at the exposed site (ES) the fragment recovery range can extend well in excess of 2000 meter radius. Furthermore, a reasonable survey of the blast-induced hazardous fragments associated with a given event would generally require mapping of the location and bearing of each individual debris with respect to a pre-selected reference point and an established reference line, respectively. Because of the large number of primary and secondary fragments produced in such events, the field recovery procedure and subsequent analysis in the office can be extremely difficult, tedious, and time consuming. Therefore, utilization of an automated mapping technique can improve the accuracy as well as the efficiency of the field operation and save time for the associated analytical works in the office. This paper represents an innovative approach for automated mapping developed under the DOD SBIR Phase II contract for the United States Air Force by Bakhtar Associates. The recent Munitions Storage Module (MSM) test, performed by the US Air Force at the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR), is used to demonstrate the technique and elaborate on its accuracy and cost effectiveness.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA507138
Entities
People
- Daryl Stewart
- Duke Dutch
- Khosrow Bakhtar