AN INVESTIGATION OF THE DEBRIS CLOUD PRODUCED BY THE IMPACT OF SPHERES ON THIN METAL SHEETS

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Abstract:

An experimental investigation of the debris cloud produced by the impact of 18 inch. diameter spheres of copper and cadmium on 116 inch. sheets of like materials was conducted. Calculations of the energy delivered to copper witness plates by solid and liquid phases of the debris cloud were made using volume-energy relationships. Velocity of the cloud front was determined through use of sequential flash X-rays. Phases of the cloud were determined by employing a combination of photographic, radiographic, and crater measurement techniques. Variations in the phases of the cloud with three selected velocities for each bumper-projectile combination were compared with the predicted phase in the velocity range of 23000 to 3000 ftsec. Energy, energy density, momentum, and mass delivered to witness plates are determined as a function of cone angle.

Author(s):
Carey, Donald A.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Pagination:
0143

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
GSF/Mech/67-1
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.1.3_Maneuver to Influence; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences
Modernization Areas:
Hypersonics
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
HYPERVELOCITY PROJECTILES, IMPACT SHOCK, SPACECRAFT, SHIELDING), SHEETS, THESES, SPHERES, COPPER, CRATERING, VELOCITY, PENETRATION, LIGHT GAS GUNS, ENERGY, PRESSURE, INSTRUMENTATION
Report Date:
1967 Jun 01
Creation Date:
2019 Apr 17