Minimum Nonpropagation Distance for the Cloud Detonator of the XM130 SLUFAE Rocket

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Abstract:

As part of an Army-wide expansion and modernization program, safe separation distance criteria for the cloud detonator of the XM130 SLUFAE rocket and its assembly table were determined after study and testing. Two test series were involved 1 a standard nonpropagation series for present table spacing of the detonators and the use on future conveyor systems, and 2 a series of structural integrity tests to determine the adequacy of the intrastation partitions. These tests established and statistically confirmed that a 122 cm 48 in. free-air spacing between detonators would yield a 7.11 probability of propagation at the 95 confidence level also, that the 1.27 cm 0.5 in. thick steel wall between the work stations of the assembly table is sufficient to protect adjacent operators from accidental detonation fragments.

Author(s):
Stirrat, William M.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER DOVER NJ LARGE CALIBER WEAPON SYSTEMS LAB
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Nov 1982-Oct 1983
Pagination:
0046

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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
Report Number(s):
ARLCD-TR-83056
Monitor Series:
ARLCD
 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_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*DETONATORS, *FUEL AIR EXPLOSIVES, *ROCKETS, *SAFETY, *STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES, ASSEMBLY, CONVEYORS, PLASTIC BONDED EXPLOSIVES, RANGE(DISTANCE), SEPARATION, SURFACE LAUNCHED, TEST METHODS, THICK WALLS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Safety Engineering, Ammunition and Explosives, Rockets
Keyword(s):
SLUFAE(Surface Launched Unit Fuel Air Explosive), PBXN 5 explosive, Cloud detonators, MMT(Manufacturing Methods and Technology), XM 30 rockets, LPN DARCOM MMT 5814288, LPN DARCOM MMT 5834453
Report Date:
1984 Feb 01