Development of Nanothermite Projectile for Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) Neutralization. National Institute of Justice Final Report

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Abstract:

It has been shown that ammonium nitrate-fuel oil ANFO charges in the range of several pounds to 80 pounds can be neutralized by impact of projectiles containing small amounts of a reactive material. The mechanism is that limited deflagration of the ANFO creates sufficient pressure to rupture plastic or steel containers.

Author(s):
Bless, S. J. ; Wilson, D. ; Pedersen, B. A. ; Wienman, L. ; Garnier, J.
Author Organization(s):
TEXAS UNIV AT AUSTIN INST FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
Prepared in cooperation with Energetic Materials and Products, Inc.. The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0049

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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):
IAT.R-0549
Contract/Grant Number(s):
2007-DE-BX-K002
Monitor Series:
NIJ/DC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange
Modernization Areas:
5G
Communities of Interest:
Counter IED
Descriptor(s):
*IMPROVISED WEAPONS, *NEUTRALIZATION, AMMONIUM NITRATE, DEFLAGRATION, COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER, FUEL OIL
Field(s)/Group(s):
Defense Systems, Ammunition and Explosives
Keyword(s):
REACTIVE MATERIAL, CAR BOMBS, VBIED(VEHICLE BORNE IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES), ANFO(AMMONIUM NITRATE FUEL OIL), VENTED DEFLAGRATION, PAN(PERCUSSION ACTUATED NONELECTRIC) DISRUPTORS, MINIMAL COLLATERAL DAMAGE, BOMB SQUAD OPERATIONAL TACTICS
Report Date:
2008 Sep 01
Creation Date:
2009 Aug 05