EXPLOSIVELY DRIVEN SHOCK TUBES

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Abstract:

This report summarizes the analytical and experimental effort that demonstrates the feasibility of using an explosive driver to produce strong planar shock waves at constant velocity in air. Shock-tube performance using an explosive driver was experimentally investigated for initial test gas pressures ranging from 0.1 mm Hg to 1000 mm Hg. The best performance in terms of constant shock velocities was 46,900 ftsec obtained in 1.0 mm Hg of air.

Author(s):
Moore, Jr, E. T.
Author Organization(s):
PHYSICS INTERNATIONAL CO SAN LEANDRO CA
Descriptive Note:
Final technical rept. 15 Aug 1965-15 May 1966
Pagination:
0060

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
PIFR-037, AEDC-TR-66-238
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF 40(600)-1139
Task Number(s):
777807
Project Number(s):
AF-7778
Monitor Series:
TR-66-238, AEDC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8.1_Communicate
Modernization Areas:
Hypersonics; Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*SHOCK TUBES, BLAST, DETONATORS, HYPERSONIC FLOW, LIGHT GAS GUNS, LUMINESCENCE, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDING SYSTEMS, PIEZOELECTRIC GAGES, PIPES, PISTONS, PRESSURE GAGES, PRESSURE VESSELS, RADIATION MEASURING INSTRUMENTS, SHOCK WAVES, SUPERSONIC FLOW, TEST EQUIPMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods, Fluid Mechanics
Keyword(s):
DRIVER GASES
Report Date:
1966 Nov 01