Study of the Phenomena of Hypervelocity Impact

Abstract

This report is a critical investigation of the meteoroid hazard and of theoretical, empirical, and experimental investigations of hypervelocity impact. Simple and complex models of cratering and perforation are considered, as are the limitations and requirements imposed by practical engineering considerations. Results presented in this report are based on a detailed review of the published works of the many investigators in the field of hypervelocity impact and on a number of independent experimental and theoretical research programs being conducted at GM Defense Research Laboratories. The conclusions are summarized, and specific recommendations are made concerning future experimental and theoretical studies of hypervelocity impact.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1963
Accession Number
ADB271344

Entities

People

  • A. B. Wenzel
  • C. J. Maiden
  • D. R. Christman
  • J. W. Gehring

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Astronautics
  • Cameras
  • Explosives
  • Geometry
  • Heat Energy
  • Laminates
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Munitions
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Spacecraft
  • Spacecraft Components
  • Stress Waves
  • Yield Strength

Readers

  • Theoretical Analysis.
  • ballistics.

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics