Title:
Water Entry Sled Tests of the XW-55 Warhead Case
Publication Date:
1962 Feb 01
Document Number(s):
SC-DR-61-0356; ALSNL199700001270
Originating Research Org.:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
OpenNet Entry Date:
1999 Sep 28
OpenNet Modified Date:
1999 Sep 28
Description/Abstract:
This report covers a series of six rocket sled tests conducted at the Sandia Corporation 3000-foot sled track. Shock and drag-phase acceleration caused by entry into water at a velocity of 1400 ft./sec. were measured and shock effects were determined.