29- Blast Warheads and Damage Prediction

Question 1

Diffraction Loading

Answer 1

Caused by Peak Overpressure
Applies pressure from all sides

Very short, but ver powerful; Crushes target

Question 2

Definition of Energy Coupling

Answer 2

Destructive energy transfer from warhead to target
1. Propagation: pattern/shape that energy is ejected
2. Attenuation: warhead destructive potential falls off with distance
3. Damage Volume: defines weapons destructive effectiveness

Question 3

Drag Loading

Answer 3

Caused by the Dynamic Pressure acting on the surfaces normal to the shock front

Push/Pull on target

Question 4

Blast pressure to kill a human?

Answer 4

4.5 times atmospheric pressure

Question 5

What is Mach Stem / Wave?

Answer 5

A shock wave that is a combination of an incident and reflection wave
- P_syn and P_pk almost double
- “Mach stem” - vertical wave front

Question 6

What is the Triple Point?

Answer 6

Interaction of original wave, reflected wave, and newly created “mach wave”

Question 7

How is Blast Damage inflicted?

Answer 7

Based on:
- Damage Mechanism
- Blast Pressure
- Target Type

Question 8

What is Ground Distance (d_w)?

Answer 8

Provides the range where a certain damage effect will be felt by a target
d_w defines Area of Effect
higher d_w = lower Aim Point Accuracy