Characteristics of flyer impact for one-dimensional shock-wave study applications
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
We have used Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL's) linear, and new coaxial, electric guns in a variety of studies involving 1-D shock waves produced by the impact of plastic flyers at velocities up to 18 km/s. Flyer integrity and characteristics of the pressure pulse at impact are compared with code predictions for a variety of flyer thicknesses and velocities. Applications discussed include a study of the net forward impulse gain measured for 0.30-mm-thick flyers at normal incidence on thick targets of 6061-T6 aluminum at atmospheric pressure and under vacuum. Use of the LLNL electric gun for equation-of-state studies is described in an accompanying paper. 2 refs., 5 figs.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE/DP
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 5653094
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-100901; CONF-890812--47; ON: DE89017887
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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