Temperature measurement of shock heated solid explosives by time resolved infrared radiometry. [PBX-9404]

Conference · Tue Apr 18 23:00:00 EST 1978

OSTI ID:6882468

Von Holle, W G

Experiments utilizing infrared radiometry have yielded measurements of the time resolved temperature of shocked explosive PBX-9404. The results on bare charges indicate the presence of hot spots whose temperature varies strongly with pressure. Interpretation of the results on bare charges is consistent with current theories of heterogeneous initiation. Also, several experiments with transparent, impedance matched overlays were successful in measuring the temperature of the explosive as the pressure at the interface evolved.

• Research Organization: California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab.
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 6882468
• Report Number(s): UCID-80470; CONF-780813-4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
450100* -- Military Technology
Weaponry
& National Defense-- Chemical Explosions & Explosives
CHEMICAL EXPLOSIVES
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
EXPLOSIVES
INFRARED RADIATION
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
RADIATION DETECTORS
RADIATIONS
RADIOMETERS
SHOCK WAVES
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT