Measurement of linear-shaped charge jet penetration using an ultrasonic pulse echo technique

Technical Report · Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:5739051

Hallett, S G; Gieske, J H; Walkington, P D

A method for ultrasonically measuring the depth of penetration resulting from the detonation of aluminum linear-shaped charge (ALSC) into an aluminum target is described. The technique succeeds in determining the extent of jet penetration with exceptional accuracy and requires substantially less time to acquire the data than prior methods. Statistically, the greater number of points used to characterize the groove profile ultrasonically is superior to the measuring methods previously employed. These advantages suggest that the ultrasonic technique may potentially replace the laborious procedures currently used to measure jet penetration from ALSC detonation.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 5739051
• Report Number(s): SAND-85-2812; ON: DE86010313
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products. Original copy available until stock is exhausted
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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