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Title: INVESTIGATION OF A LINED-CAVITY DESTRUCT CHARGE CONCEPT. Final Report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4726090

A brief literature survey and experimental program was conducted to demonstrate the feasibility of utilizing a lined-cavity explosive destruct charge (shaped charge) concept for the airborne Small Nuclear Auxiliary Power (SNAP) reactor. Linear shaped-charge penetration tests were conducted against 1-in.- thick steel witness plate to optimize the charge configuration. A circular (continuous ring) shaped charge was then constructed and tested against a reactor mockup vessel. Satisfactory demonstration of the ring charge concept was achieved. The optimum charge configuration contained a linear explosive loading of 0.5 lb/ft. (auth)

Research Organization:
Rocketdyne Div., North American Aviation, Inc., Canoga Park, Calif.
NSA Number:
NSA-17-022948
OSTI ID:
4726090
Report Number(s):
AD-282977; R-3731
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-63
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English