Development of Optimum Theoretical Warhead Design Criteria
Abstract
A study was conducted to develop optimum theoretical warhead design criteria. Weight, diameter and length constraints were considered based on a solid cylinder with no end confinement. End effects were also considered and treated using correction factors in the form of exponential functions of length- to-diameter ratios. Using these parameters, three general qualitative conclusions were drawn: (1) the greater the warhead length, the greater its initial fragment kinetic energy, (2) the mathematical models developed indicate that the optimum charge-to-metal mass ratio (C/M) is greater than 1.4 and that a decreased length-to-diameter ratio results in higher optimum C/Ms; and (3) optimum warhead case material, from the standpoint of initial fragment kinetic energy, is a function of warhead weight, length and diameter. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADB015617
Entities
People
- T. Zulkoski
Organizations
- Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake