Title

Air Gun Test Facility

Report Number

CONF-8305107, p. 144-149

Creator

Napadensky, H.

Swider, E.

Waterman, T.

Pape, R.

Corporate Author

IIT Research Institute

Laboratory

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Date

1983

Date Issued

1983-07

Extent

6

Identifier

ADA132780

Format

1 online resource (6 pages : ill.)

Abstract

This paper describes a facility that is potentially useful in providing data for models to predict the effects of nuclear explosions on cities. IIT Research Institute has a large air gun facility capable of launching heavy items of a wide variety of geometries to velocities ranging from about 80 fps to 1100 fps. The facility and its capabilities are described, and 11 city model 11 problem areas capable of investigation using the air gun are presented.

Description

This paper describes a facility that is potentially useful in providing data for models to predict the effects of nuclear explosions on cities. IIT Research Institute has a large air gun facility capable of launching heavy items of a wide variety of geometries to velocities ranging from about 80 fps to 1100 fps. The facility and its capabilities are described, and 11 city model 11 problem areas capable of investigation using the air gun are presented.

Distribution Classification

1

Distribution Conflict

No

DTIC Record Exists

No

Illinois Tech Related

Yes

Photo Quality

Not Needed

Report Availability

Full text available

Type

article

Is Part Of

Proceedings: 17th Asilomar Conference on Fire and Blast Effects of Nuclear Weapons