Heating and cooling gas-gun targets: nuts and bolts

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2009

OSTI ID:971658

Gustavsen, Richard L ^[1]; Bartram, Brian D ^[1]; Gehr, Russell J ^[2]; Bucholtz, Scott M ^[3]

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1. Los Alamos National Laboratory
2. HONEYWEL FM&T
3. HINEYWELL FM&T

The nuts and bolts of a system used to heat and cool gas-gun targets is described. We have now used the system for more than 35 experiments, all of which have used electromagnetic gauging. Features of the system include a cover which is removed (remotely) just prior to projectile impact and the widespread use of metal/polymer insulations. Both the cover and insulation were required to obtain uniform temperatures in samples with low thermal conductivity. The use of inexpensive video cameras to make remote observations of the cover removal was found to be very useful. A brief catalog of useful glue, adhesive tape, insulation, and seal materials is given.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC52-06NA25396
• OSTI ID: 971658
• Report Number(s): LA-UR-09-06478; LA-UR-09-6478; TRN: US201004%%241
• Resource Relation: Conference: 60th Aeroballistic range association meeting ; September 20, 2009 ; Baltimore MD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
ADHESIVES
CAMERAS
FASTENERS
HEATING
NUTS
PROJECTILES
REMOVAL
TARGETS
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY