COMPARISON OF HYDROACOUSTIC SHOCK WAVES FROM FOUR DIFFERENT EXPLOSIVES

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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.

Author(s):
Hecht, R. ; Kennedy, J. ; Pinkston, M. ; Strange, J. ; Young, D.
Author Organization(s):
UNDERWATER SYSTEMS INC ROCKVILLE MD
Supplementary Note:
Prepared in cooperation with IIT Research Inst., Chicago, IL. Sponsored in part by DARPA
Pagination:
0061

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
NONR-4026(00), ARPA ORDER-218
Task Number(s):
R0040801
Project Number(s):
R004-08
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1_Force Support
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Counter IED
Descriptor(s):
*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
Field(s)/Group(s):
Explosions
Keyword(s):
COMPARATIVE STUDIES, NITROMETHANE, SLURRIES
Report Date:
1967 Mar 01