Accession Number:

AD0679722

Title:

COMPARISON OF HYDROACOUSTIC SHOCK WAVES FROM FOUR DIFFERENT EXPLOSIVES

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

UNDERWATER SYSTEMS INC ROCKVILLE MD

Personal Author(s):

• Hecht, R.
• Kennedy, J.
• Pinkston, M.
• Strange, J.
• Young, D.

Report Date:

1967-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

61.0

Abstract:

Four different chemical explosives were detonated at a depth of 70 feet in Mono Lake, California for the purpose of comparing their efficiency in generating seismic signals. The hydroacoustic shock waves were examined to determine source levels, for comparison with received seismic signal levels. Excellent agreement between hydroacoustic and seismic signal levels were observed.

Descriptors:

• *SEISMIC WAVES
• *UNDERWATER EXPLOSIONS
• ALUMINUM
• AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS
• ENERGY
• EXPLOSION BUBBLES
• FUEL OIL
• HEAT OF REACTION
• NITRATES
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• PULSE GENERATORS
• SAFETY
• SEISMOLOGICAL STATIONS
• SHOCK WAVES
• TNT
• VELOCITY

Subject Categories:

• Explosions

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE