The Effect of Atmospheric Pressure and Temperature on Air Shock and Appendixes I and II
Abstract
The side-on excess peak pressures and positive impulse of air shock waves from detonations of spherically shaped explosive charges of 50/50 pentolite were measured under ambient atmospheric pressures and temperatures simulating altitudes up to 50,000 ft. The peak pressures from tourmaline and velocity measurements are plotted as a function of scaled distance for each pressure at which measurements were made. Peak pressures were found to be nearly independent of temperature.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1950
- Accession Number
- ADA800138
Entities
People
- Jane Dewey
- Joseph Sperrazza
Organizations
- Ballistic Research Laboratory