Tactical Missile WarheadsJoseph Carleone By marrying warhead fundamentals with more modern design approaches, this book will assist new members of the warhead community to learn more rapidly, as well as provide a reference text for those working actively in the field. The books chapters are each self-contained articles; however, the topics are linked and may be divided into three groups. The first group provides a broad introduction, as well as four fundamental technology areas, namely, explosives, dynamic characterization of materials, explosive-metal interaction physics, and hydrocodes. The second group presents the mechanics of three major types of warheads, shaped charges, explosively formed projectiles, and fragmentation warheads. The interaction with various types of targets is also presented. The third group addresses test methodology. Flash radiography and high-speed photography are covered extensively, especially from an applications point of view. Special methods are also presented, including the use of tomographic reconstruction of flash radiographs and the use of laser interferometry. The book is intended for warhead designers, as well as engineering managers and project managers who manage warhead, munitions, and missile development projects. |
Contents
An Historical Perspective | 1 |
Warheads in the Early HighExplosives Era Before and After the American | 7 |
Modern Torpedo Warheads | 49 |
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acceleration aluminum angle applications approximately assumed axis Ballistics breakup calculated chemical components compositions computed considered constant continuous coordinate copper cylinder damage deformation density dependent determined detonation detonation velocity developed diameter direction distance distribution effect element energy equation example experimental explosive finite flash flow formation fracture fragments function geometry given grid high-explosive illustrated impact increase initial International length limited liner mass material mechanisms metal method missile obtained occur particle PBXs penetration performance PETN Physics plastic plate position presented pressed pressure problem produce projectile properties referred relatively shaped charge shock shown in Fig shows solution specific steel strain strain rate stress surface Table target technique temperature thickness typical usually values various warhead wave zone
References to this book
Explosive Effects and Applications Jonas A. Zukas,William Walters,William P. Walters No preview available - 1998 |