A validation of first-order detonation shock dynamics theory

David Lambert, Sunhee Yoo, D. Scott Stewart

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Abstract

High energy explosives are used in a variety of applications, from military to industrial processes. The use of embedded, inert material "wave shapers" is a primary method to customize the detonation front for desired explosive applications. These systems create detonation states that do not follow the simple line of sight, or Huygens model and, hence, advanced detonation physics with associated theory are required. The theory of detonation shock dynamics (DSD) is one such description used to provide high fidelity modeling of complex wave structures. A collection of experiments using ultra-high speed cameras is presented as a means of obtaining spatial and temporal characteristics of complex detonation fronts that validate the DSD descriptions. The method of test, operational conditions and results are given to demonstrate the use of high-rate imaging of detonation events and how this validates our understanding of the physics and the capability of advanced detonation wave tracking models.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2005 Winter Simulation Conference
Pages1154-1159
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
Event2005 Winter Simulation Conference - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: Dec 4 2005Dec 7 2005

Publication series

NameProceedings - Winter Simulation Conference
Volume2005
ISSN (Print)0891-7736

Other

Other2005 Winter Simulation Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period12/4/0512/7/05

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Software
  • Modeling and Simulation
  • Computer Science Applications

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