Accession Number:

AD0371605

Title:

RAILROAD VIBRATION-SWITCH TESTS.

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.,

Corporate Author:

DIAMOND ORDNANCE FUZE LABS WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

• Zastrow ,Kenneth D.

Report Date:

1954-05-15

Pagination or Media Count:

37.0

Abstract:

This report is concerned with tests designed to determine the closure response of certain vibration switches for use in anti-railroad mines and to determine the characteristics of the vibrations actuating these switches.

Descriptors:

• (*RAILROAD TRACKS
• VIBRATION)
• TESTS (U) MECHANICAL WAVES
• SPECTRUM SIGNATURES
• ACOUSTIC MINES
• LAND MINES
• RAILROAD CARS
• LOCOMOTIVES
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• FUZES(ORDNANCE)

Subject Categories:

• Surface Transportation and Equipment
• Ammunition and Explosives

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE