Blast predictions for Coyote Canyon explosions

Conference · Thu Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:5074909

Reed, J W

In order to conduct tests of small explosives (up to 7.5 tons of TNT) on the Kirkland Air Force Base without damaging nearby structures or seriously disturbing neighbors, explosive yield limits have been developed for no damage regardless of weather conditions and for keeping the sonic effects below the threshold of general audibility. In addition, an up-to-date blast prediction procedure, based on locally available weather data and forecasts, was developed for use by USAF meteorologists. The data used, development methods, and results are presented. (LCL)

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 5074909
• Report Number(s): SAND-82-1816C; CONF-820842-1; ON: DE82019485
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
450100* -- Military Technology
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ATMOSPHERIC EXPLOSIONS
BLAST EFFECTS
BUILDINGS
CHEMICAL EXPLOSIONS
DAMAGE
EXPLOSIONS
FEDERAL REGION VI
FORECASTING
HAZARDS
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SHOCK WAVES
SURFACE EXPLOSIONS
USA
WAVE PROPAGATION
WEATHER