A STUDY OF SOME CRATERING CRITERIA FOR PROJECT CHARIOT. Final Report
A study of explosive cratering data applicable to predictions useful to Project Chariot showed that the major indeterminate factor in such predictions is the translation from HE to nuclear explosives when the shot is to be in a nearly dry, non-calcareous medium. lt is shown that the major cratering mechanism for large explosions is venting and scouring by gases and vapors, and that the vapors produced under the proposed Chariot conditions may not remain in gaseous form long enough to be fully effective. Small-scale simulation of nuclear cratering charges does not appear feasible; therefore a preliminary nuclear test in a hard dry rock is recommended. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Stanford Research Inst., Menlo Park, Calif.
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- NSA Number:
- NSA-16-006261
- OSTI ID:
- 4821246
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-13029
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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