Development of a Dust Cloud Mass Measuring System

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Abstract:

This report describes the concepts, design feasibility, fabrication and testing of a dust cloud mass measuring system. The early-time less than 2 minutes measuring system featured an aerodynamically designed measuring canister and a helicopter delivery and sighting technique specifically designed for use on MISERS BLUFF Phase II, Events 1 and 2. The report describes the development activities and field testing. Due to operational not technical problems, no dust measurements were made in either of the MISERS BLUFF events. Conclusions, recommendations and a detailed drawing package of the measuring canister are also presented. Author

Author(s):
Duke, Richard K.
Author Organization(s):
KAMAN SCIENCES CORP COLORADO SPRINGS CO
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 1 Jun-31 Dec 78
Pagination:
0087

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
K-79-9U, DNA-4829F
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DNA001-78-C-0207
Task Number(s):
X956
Project Number(s):
H35HAXY
Monitor Series:
4829F, AD-E300 899, DNA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*DUST CLOUDS, MEASUREMENT, DISTRIBUTION, MASS, FIELD TESTS, NUCLEAR EXPLOSION SIMULATION, DUST, FEASIBILITY STUDIES, AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS, DATA ACQUISITION, INSTRUMENTATION, AIR DROP OPERATIONS, TARGETING, CANISTERS, AERIAL DELIVERY, PARACHUTE DESCENTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
Keyword(s):
WU02
Report Date:
1979 Jan 01