Demonstration of a multi-channel, low-profile wire gauge for tracing wave development and detonation turning in explosives

Bradley E. Skidmore, Adam A. Trebs, Alan M. Novak, Jonathan M. Zucker, Gary R. Parker, Peter Dickson, Timothy J. Foley

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Abstract

The multi-channel low-profile wire gauge is a device which measures high pressure wave position via the continuous variation in length of a conductor in conjunction with a fiducial, allowing in situ measurement of wave front curvature during wave development. The gauge's low profile (300-500 μm) and high resolution measurements (up to 0.5 ns) make it minimally intrusive and highly responsive, with a typical wave position accuracy of ±2 mm. Gauge construction and data analysis methods are described and waveforms are presented for Detasheet and PBXN-9.

Original languageEnglish
Pages498-506
Number of pages9
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event14th International Detonation Symposium, IDS 2010 - Coeur d'Alene, ID, United States
Duration: Apr 11 2010Apr 16 2010

Conference

Conference14th International Detonation Symposium, IDS 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCoeur d'Alene, ID
Period04/11/1004/16/10

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