Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
The characteristics and the scaling laws of isolated spherical blast waves have been briefly reviewed. Both self-similar solutions and numerical solutions of isolated blast waves are discussed. Blast profiles in the near-field (strong shock region) and the far-field (weak shock region) are examined. Particular attention is directed at the blast overpressure and shock propagating speed. Consideration is also given to the interaction of spherical blast waves. Test data for the propagation and interaction of spherical blast waves emanating from explosives placed in the vicinity of a solid propellant stack are presented. These data are discussed with regard to the scaling laws concerning the decay of blast overpressure.
Keywords:
Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Type:
KSC-2007-070
,
37th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference and Exhibit; Jun 25, 2007 - Jun 28, 2007; Miami, FL; United States
Format:
application/pdf
