| Weapon Environmental Measuring Acquisition System (WEMAS). |
JUL 1974 |
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| Authors:
Wallace W. Parmenter; NAVAL WEAPONS CENTER CHINA LAKE CA
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 | This report has presented the WEMAS pod concept in text, photographs, and drawings. The device has successfully passed vibration and temperature environmental tests simulating captive flight. The pod is presently ready for flight testing. The designer considers the WEMAS pod, with its state-of-the-art components, ready for use in obtaining realistic environmental data for air-borne weapons systems. |
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| Design and Development of FMU-120/B Bomb Fuze. |
JUL 1974 |
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| Authors:
David Goldstein; FAIRCHILD CAMERA AND INSTRUMENT CORP SYOSSET NY
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| This report relates the results of the applied research, design, development and testing of the FMU-120/B Bomb Fuze. The program was fully successful with regard to meeting the technical goals of (1) functional compatibility with nose well installation, (2) electrically powered from the accessible and visible front face of the fuze, (3) compatibility with the laser guided bomb (LGB) and HOBO EO Weapon Systems, (4) providing operation from a 200-VDC ... |
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| Television Bomb/Rocket Scoring System: Technical Performance Specifications. |
14 JUN 1974 |
19 pages |
| Authors:
Manchi S. Colah; John A. Chastain; STANFORD RESEARCH INST MENLO PARK CA SYSTEMS EVALUATION DEPT
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 | In October 1973, Atlantic Fleet Weapons Range (AFWR) requested that the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) procure two air-to-ground weapons scoring systems for installation at Targets 1 and 2 on Vieques Island, Puerto Rico. After an interim period, during which Fleet Missiles System Analysis and Evaluation Group Annex (FMSAEG) assisted by Stanford Research Institute (SRI) analyzed and evaluated the performance of such systems, FMSAEG was requested by NAVAIR to prepare ... |
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| The Laser-Guided Bomb: Case History of a Development |
JUN 1974 |
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| Authors:
Peter DELeon; RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
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| This report is a case study of a successful R and D product--the laser guided bomb (LGB). The narrative begins with the work of the Army's Missile Command at the Redstone Arsenal (1962), continues with the initial LGB prototype competition between Texas Instruments (TI) and North American- Autonetics (1966), details the decisions within Hq USAF to continue the development through the engineering prototype contract with TI (1968), and ends with ... |
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| Separation and Carriage Loads Characteristics of Three Guided Bombs from the A-7D Aircraft at Mach Numbers from 0.70 to 1.05. |
MAY 1974 |
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| Authors:
E. G. Allee Jr.; M. R. Cunningham; ARNOLD ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT CENTER ARNOLD AFS TN
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| Wind tunnel tests were conducted in the Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel (4T) to investigate the separation characteristics of the Improved MK-82LGB and MK-84LGB from the wing pylons and racks of the A-7D aircraft. Carriage loads data were also acquired on the MK-82LGB and the MK-84EOGB. Trajectory data were obtained at Mach numbers from 0.78 to 0.95 at a simulated altitude of 7000 ft. Simulated dive angles were 0 and 70 deg ... |
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| Bomb Rack Sway Brace Assembly. |
05 APR 1974 |
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| Authors:
Curtis K. Baker; DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON D C
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| The patent application relates to a single station bomb rack which includes two cantilevered sway brace arms each provided with two oppositely placed sway bolts. The sway brace arms are shaped to accomodate a variety of store shapes and each of the sway brace arms acts in a spring-like fashion under loading. The sway bolts are each provided with internal springs which assure continuous pad-to-store contact. Each sway bolt is ... |
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| FMU-105A/B Guided Cluster Bomb Proximity Fuze. |
APR 1974 |
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| Authors:
James F. Stehlik; MOTOROLA INC SCOTTSDALE AZ GOVERNMENT ELECTRONICS DIV
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| The purpose of this program was to evaluate the FMU-105A/B Guided Cluster Bomb Proximity Fuze while operating in either a sinusoidal or random vibration environment. Additionally, an antenna system was developed for the FMU-105A/B for use on the GBU-1/B, GBU-2/B and Guided SUU-S1 munitions. The FMU-105A/B is a modification of the FMU-56C/B Proximity Fuze to provide a proximity fuzing capability for laser guided cluster munitions. The system which is self-contained ... |
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| BSU-11A/B Conical Fin IOT and E (Constant Bracket). |
FEB 1974 |
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| Authors:
Lelian D. McCoy; TACTICAL FIGHTER WEAPONS CENTER NELLIS AFB NV
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| The BSU-11A/B Conical Bomb Fin was designed as a replacement for the MAU-93/B Fin currently used on the MK 82 low drag general purpose bomb. The purpose of this evaluation was to determine the operational suitability, effectiveness, and limitations of the BSU-11A/B, with emphasis on comparing it to the MAU-93/B. Testing, consisting of manual deliveries of inert MK 82 bombs with BSU-11A/B and MAU-93/B fins, was made at dive angles ... |
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| Air Transportability Testing of the PWU-6A/C Clip-In Assembly with B28FI Bombs Installed. |
NOV 1973 |
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| Authors:
Mahlon E. Traylor Jr; AIR FORCE SPECIAL WEAPONS CENTER KIRTLAND AFB N MEX
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| Tiedown configurations for the PWU-5A/C Clip-in on the MHU-19/E Cradle for transport in the C-130, C-141, and C-5A aircraft were designed and tested. This combination can be transported either forward or backward in any of the three cargo aircraft with either one, two, three, or four B28FI bombs installed. (Author) |
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| MAU-146 A/B Mechanical Set Band Release Timer. |
NOV 1973 |
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| Authors:
James C. Allen; KDI PRECISION PRODUCTS INC CINCINNATI OH
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| In order to improve the accuracy of retarded bombs released from high altitude, the MAU-146 A/B Mechanical Set Band Release Timer was developed which allows the bomb to free fall in a low drag configuration for a pre-determined time and then forcefully open the retarder fins. The timer was designed and tested during a six-month period. The device is compatible with the retarder mechanisms of the MAU-91, MK-15, and the ... |
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| Load Analyses for Mk84 and SUU-54 Models of the HOBO Expanded Planform (HEP). |
NOV 1973 |
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| Authors:
William W. Dyess Jr; AIR FORCE ARMAMENT LAB EGLIN AFB FL
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| This report documents the load analyses performed on the MK84 and SUU-54 models of the HOBO Expanded Planform (HEP) in accordance with Military Specification MIL-A-8591D. Special attention was given to the interface areas between: kit nose section and adapter section; adapter section and munition body; munition body and tail kit section; and munition body and aircraft. (Author) |
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| Separation Characteristics of the CTU-1/A, Finned BLU-1C/B, and CBU-24B/B Stores form the A-7D Aircraft at Mach Numbers 0.42 to 1.05. |
OCT 1973 |
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| Authors:
J. B. Carman Jr; ARNOLD ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT CENTER ARNOLD AFS TN
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| Wind tunnel tests were conducted using 0.05-scale models to study the separation characteristics of the CTU-1/A, finned BLU-1C/B, and CBU-24B/B stores from the A-7D aircraft. Separation trajectories of the CTU-1/A store were initiated from the left and right wing outboard pylons while separation trajectories of the finned BLU-1C/B and CBU-24B/B munitions were initiated from a multiple ejection rack on the left and right wing center pylons. Data were obtained at ... |
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| Human Factors Engineering Design of Thermal Bomb Production Line, |
01 SEP 1973 |
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| Authors:
Mark S. Sanders; NAVAL AMMUNITION DEPOT CRANE IND
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| Human factors analysis of production of 500 lb. thermally protected bombs was conducted. Specific defects in the target production line were identified, and corrective measures were recommended. Several environmental hazards were described, including excessive noise and heat. Problems identified were photographically documented where possible. (Author) |
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| Analysis of Vapors Emitted from Military Mines |
SEP 1973 |
18 pages |
| Authors:
T. F. Jenkins; W. F. O'Reilly; R. P. Murrmann; D. C. Leggett; C. I. Collins; COLD REGIONS RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING LAB HANOVER NH
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| The vapor evolving from several types of intact military mines was analyzed using gas chromatography and gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy. Cyclohexanone was positively identified in the vapor from M15 (metallic) and M19 (nonmetallic) antitank mines. This compound originates from composition B, the explosive used in these mines. Acetone, toluene and an unknown organo-silicon compound were identified and are attributable to the nonmetallic mine casings. Although positive mass spectral identification is lacking, ... |
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| Engineering Development of Multipoint Source CS Clusters: Canister Cluster, Riot Control Agent: CS, XM15; and Canister Cluster Assembly, Riot Control Agent: CS, XM165. |
SEP 1973 |
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| Authors:
John N. Carter; William J. Pribyl; EDGEWOOD ARSENAL ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| The development program described in this final report was established by a Department of the Army, Small Development Requirement, to provide an interim, tactical, multipoint source, CS Munition for employment from Army aircraft, both fixed and rotary wing. The munition would provide area coverage with an effective (intolerable) concentration of agent CS to reduce an unmasked enemy's operational capability. The munition would also be employed in operations in a counterinsurgency ... |
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| PAVE STORM I and II Load Analyses. |
SEP 1973 |
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| Authors:
William W. Dyess Jr; AIR FORCE ARMAMENT LAB EGLIN AFB FL
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| This report documents the load analyses performed on the PAVE STORM I and II weapon system in accordance with Military Specifications MIL-A-8591D. Special attention was given to the interface areas between: kit nose section and adapter section, adapter section and dispenser body, dispenser body and kit tail section, dispenser body and aircraft pylon. (Author) |
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| Separation Characteristics of Several Munitions from the F-4C and F-111E Aircraft at Mach Numbers from 0.9 to 1.6. |
AUG 1973 |
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| Authors:
J. B. Carman; ARNOLD ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT CENTER ARNOLD AFS TN
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| Wind tunnel tests were conducted using 0.05 and 0.0416-scale models to study the separation characteristics of several munitions from the F-4C and F-111E aircraft, respectively. For the F-4C tests, separation trajectories of the MK-82 GPB, SUU-3OH/B, MK-20 'Rockeye,' MK-84 GPB, MK-84 LGB, and MK-84 EOGB stores were initiated from a multiple ejection rack (MER) on the right wing outboard and centerline pylons or from the right wing outboard and inboard ... |
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| A Pylon to Decrease the Effects of External Stores on the Stability of Aircraft. |
JUL 1973 |
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| Authors:
Edgar W. Lorson; Lawrence E. Day; AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLO DEPT OF AERONAUTICS
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| A series of wind tunnel studies were accomplished at the USAFA to determine the effect of a new low side area pylon on the static longitudinal stability of aircraft carrying external stores. Several configurations of MK 82 and M 117 bombs on triple ejection racks and multiple ejection racks were run at Mach numbers of .2, .82 and .91. The static margins for similar bomb configurations on inventory type pylons ... |
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| A Dispersion Technique for the MK82 Bomb. |
JUL 1973 |
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| Authors:
Mark O. Schlegel; Page G. McGirr; AIR FORCE ARMAMENT LAB EGLIN AFB FLA
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| Aerodynamic analyses and wind tunnel test data were used to investigate a new dispersion technique for general purpose and cluster bombs released on skids from cargo aircraft. Using the present approach, all bombs tend to impact in the same small area. The new technique involved the addition of a drag plate to the rear of the bomb fin assembly. The use of two sizes of plates (plus the standard configuration) ... |
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| Compatibility Test of CBU-55/B Munition on the A-37 Aircraft (SEEK EAGLE). |
JUL 1973 |
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| Authors:
Vernon B. Rigdon Jr; ARMAMENT DEVELOPMENT AND TEST CENTER EGLIN AFB FL
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| The CBU-55/B munition has been certified on stations L3 and R3 of the A-37 aircraft for carriage and release up to 300 KIAS. This test was conducted to determine if the certification limits could be expanded to include stations L4 and R4, and increase the maximum release speed to 350 KIAS. Satisfactory physical fit was demonstrated in accordance with MIL-STD-1289 with the exception of ground clearance; however, this was considered ... |
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| Air Transportability Testing of the Machined PWU-6/C Clip-In Assembly with B28 FI Bombs Installed. |
JUL 1973 |
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| Authors:
Mahlon E. Traylor Jr; AIR FORCE SPECIAL WEAPONS CENTER KIRTLAND AFB NM
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| Tiedown configurations for the PWU-6/C Clip-in on the HMU-19/E Cradle for transport in the C-130, C-141, and C-5A aircraft were designed and tested. This combination can be transported either forward or backward in any of the three cargo aircraft with either one, two, three, or four B28 FI bombs installed. (Author) |
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| Wind Tunnel Investigation of Aerodynamic Loads on Weapons Separated from Carriage Under The Wing of a Tactical Fighter Aircraft at Supersonic Speeds. |
JUN 1973 |
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| Authors:
J. C. Donaldson; ARNOLD ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT CENTER ARNOLD AFS TN
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| Exploratory static-stability tests were made on models of the MK-84 weapon and a modular weapon configuration during simulated weapon separation from the wing of the F-4C Tactical Fighter Aircraft at freestream Mach numbers 1.76, 2.0, and 2.5. Data were obtained with the parent aircraft at zero angle of attack and the weapon at the carriage incidence angle of -1 deg. Supplementary data were obtained for weapon angles of attack of ... |
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| Static Stability and Control Effectiveness of the MK-84 HOBOS and the Modular Guided Glide Bomb at Transonic Speeds |
JUN 1973 |
203 pages |
| Authors:
D. K. Smith; ARNOLD ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT CENTER ARNOLD AFS TN
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| Wind tunnel tests were conducted to determine the static stability and control characteristics of the MK-84 Homing Optical Bombing System (HOBOS) at high angles of attack and the Modular Guided Glide Bomb (MGGB) at moderate angles of attack. The tests were conducted in the Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel (4T) over a Mach number range from 0.50 to 1.05 and angles of attack from -2 to 35 deg with 0.25-scale models. Aerodynamic ... |
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| Conformal Carriage Flight Test Program. Part 2. Weapon Separation. |
JUN 1973 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
R. E. Smith; NAVAL WEAPONS CENTER CHINA LAKE CA
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| Conformal carriage represents a new method of carrying stores tangent to the fuselage of an aircraft. Nine to twelve individual bomb racks are housed in an aerodynamically smooth fairing beneath the aircraft fuselage, thus considerably reducing the drag of the installation with or without stores when compared to conventional MER/TER carriage. Supersonic flight with stores was demonstrated in previous tests. Improved separation characteristics were also predicted for this installation because ... |
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| Extended Range Control Actuator (CACS-30, Cold-Gas Actuator). |
JUN 1973 |
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| Authors:
Donald E. LaPorte; COLT INDUSTRIES INC WEST HARTFORD CT CHANDLER EVANS CONTROLS DIV
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| The objective of this program was to provide a compact design, long duration control actuation system compatible with current production guided bomb kits. The contractor has developed a time-modulated, closed-center valve, cold-gas actuation system designated the CACS-30. This actuation system significantly extends the mission duration capabilities of the CACS-18 actuation system utilized in MK84 and MK118 Electro-Optical Guided Bombs. This report describes the performance results of the CACS-30 actuation system ... |
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| The Joint NOL/RAE/WRE Research Program on Bomb Dynamics. Part 3. A Low-Drag Bomb with Freely Spinning Stabilizers |
04 MAY 1973 |
93 pages |
| Authors:
F. J. Regan; J. H. Shannon; J. F. Tanner; NAVAL ORDNANCE LAB WHITE OAK MD
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| The report is the third in a series of reports on a tripartite bomb dynamics research program. It presents results relating to the study of free- fall stores having freely spinning cruciform and monoplane stabilizers. The freely spinning stabilizer is designed to minimize or eliminate the roll-induced forces and moments which have been shown to be a significant contribution to ballistic dispersion. Wind-tunnel measurements of the static and dynamic characteristics ... |
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| Compatibility Test of Missile-Stores Mixed Loads on the Inboard Pylons of the F-4 Aircraft (SEEK EAGLE). |
MAY 1973 |
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| Authors:
Charles M. Olive; ARMAMENT DEVELOPMENT AND TEST CENTER EGLIN AFB FL
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| This test was conducted to determine which missile-stores combinations could be carried on the same inboard pylon of the F-4 aircraft. The selected munitions for which a fit test was performed included the MK 82 low drag general purpose bomb, MK 82 Snakeye, CBU-67B/B, MK 82 laser guided bomb, MK 84 laser guided bomb, MK 84 electro-optical guided bomb, M118 laser guided bomb, and the M118 electro-optical guided bomb. Of ... |
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| SUU-13C/A Dispenser Intervalometer Development. |
MAY 1973 |
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| Authors:
Francis M. Cummings; AEROJET ORDNANCE CO DOWNEY CA
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| The purpose of this intervalometer development program was to design, fabricate, test and qualify an intervalometer for use with the SUU-13C/A dispenser. Performance requirements included dispensing rates of 25, 50, 100 200, and 300 milliseconds with a tolerance of + or - 10 percent overall, a noncumulative step-to-time deviation of + or - 5 percent, and an input operating voltage of 18 to 30 volts dc. Ten intervalometers were qualified ... |
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| MK82 BALLUTE Retarder System Structural Qualifications |
MAY 1973 |
57 pages |
| Authors:
Wiley J. Robinson; AIR FORCE ARMAMENT LAB EGLIN AFB FL
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| When the Mk82 ballute retarder system was received from the contractor to be qualified for flight testing, certain areas of analyses usually required had been omitted from the data package. This report details the completed in-house design work and the ground testing necessary to verify the analyses and to qualify the retarder system. |
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| Evaluation of a Ballute Retarder System for the Mk 82 Bomb |
MAY 1973 |
44 pages |
| Authors:
Richard A. Evors; ARMAMENT DEVELOPMENT AND TEST CENTER EGLIN AFB FL
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| This report contains results of tests conducted to evaluate a ballute retardation system(combination balloon/parachute) for a Mk 82 bomb. The system tested provided for a low drag configuration of either of two types of high drag options. One high drag option (29-inch diameter ballute) was designed for mine application and the other (41-inch diameter ballute) for general purpose bomb application. Tests demonstrated the system was physically compatible with the F- ... |
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| A Study of the SUU-51A/B Dispenser Munition High Speed Separation Problem and Proposed Solutions. |
MAY 1973 |
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| Authors:
John L. Holmberg; AIR FORCE ARMAMENT LAB EGLIN AFB FL
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| Several corrective modifications were proposed to alleviate the rapid nosedown pitch of SUU-51A/B dispenser munitions released from bottom triple ejector rack stations on F-4 aircraft at high subsonic speeds. These modifications were (1) adding ballast, (2) shifting the suspension points on the bottom station weapon, (3) reducing tail span and area, (4) changing the nose fairing on the weapon, (5) changing the forward fairing on the triple ejector rack, (6) ... |
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| Flight Test Results for an Instrumented TER-9 Bomb Rack. |
MAY 1973 |
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| Authors:
Jack Hooton; AIR FORCE ARMAMENT LAB EGLIN AFB FL
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| This report documents the design, buildup, and flight test results of a TER-9 bomb rack instrumented to obtain aircraft/weapon seperation data. Actual test results are presented for 43 MK82 bombs released from an F-4D aircraft during the Close Air Support System (CLASS) program conducted at Holloman AFB, New Mexico. Measured TER-9 release parameters are examined to determine possible spearation abnormalities which might have significant effects on bombing accuracy. (Author) |
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| Flight Test of the 800-Pound Modular Weapon Series Bomb. |
APR 1973 |
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| Authors:
John W. Hull Jr.; Kenneth W. Wilks; ARMAMENT DEVELOPMENT AND TEST CENTER EGLIN AFB FL
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| The 800-pound modular weapons series (MWS) bomb was ground and flight tested to determine structural integrity, obtain separation characteristics, and obtain ballistics data. The structural integrity of the bomb/fin assembly quick-attachment clamp was verified by ground overload and vibration tests. Physical compatibility was demonstrated on the inboard pylon and all stations of the F-4 aircraft inboard triple ejection rack (TER), except for a slight variance in the desired 1-inch minimum ... |
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| Computer Program for Determining Vulnerability of Aircraft Shelters, SAM Sites, Pillboxes, and Bunkers to Shaped Charges, KE Penetrators, and GP Bombs. |
APR 1973 |
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| Authors:
Kathryn L. Nolden; BOOZ-ALLEN AND HAMILTON INC FORT WALTON BEACH FL
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| This computer program determines the vulnerability to penetration and to breaching of aircraft shelters, SAM sites, pillboxes, and bunkers when attacked by shaped charges, kinetic-energy penetrators, and general-purpose bombs. The program also computes kill probabilities and vulnerable areas for aircraft in a shelter. Input consists of tapes containing shotline data output from the MAGIC Program and data cards describing the target and weapon characteristics. Printed output for each attack aspect ... |
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| Feasibility Demonstration of a Dual Pressure Sensing Safing and Arming Mechanism for Air Delivered Submunitions. |
APR 1973 |
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| Authors:
Thomas A. Axelson; HONEYWELL INC HOPKINS MN GOVERNMENT AND AERONAUTICAL PRODUCTS DIV
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| The design objective of this study was to demonstrate feasibility of the dual pressure sensing safing and arming (S and A) mechanism which was designed to arm on receipt of a low pressure signal supplied in the dispenser and the high pressure pulse associated with the propellant dispersion event. Following extensive tests of an original dual pressure S and A mechanism design, work was directed toward analysis of a miniature ... |
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| A Comparison of The Stability Characteristics of Standard Fin and Slotted Fin Mark 81 Low Drag Bombs. |
APR 1973 |
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| Authors:
Peter Daniels; NAVAL WEAPONS LAB DAHLGREN VA
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| This report presents the results of a study to determine if the addition of fin slots and aileron tabs improves the stability characteristics of the MARK 81 low drag bomb. Representative samples of both the standard MARK 81 low drag bomb and the slotted fin version were dropped at three separate flight conditions. Excessively large angular rates were purposely imposed in order to induce large yaw and therefore test the ... |
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| Human Factors Engineering Design of Ammunition Production Line Rockeye MK 20 |
31 MAR 1973 |
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| Authors:
John P. Jankovich; NAVAL AMMUNITION DEPOT CRANE IN
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| The man-machine interfaces are redesigned on an ammunition production assembly line to provide the best possible human factors configuration of each work station. Machinery was to be redesigned to achieve integration of the human and machines with emphasis on the abilities, capacities, and limitations of the human body. Areas of human factors engineering considered: personnel work space (equipment arrangement, seating, layout of panels, etc.), materials handling (lifting, carrying, reaching, tools, ... |
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| Guided Bombs and the Ground Commander. |
07 MAR 1973 |
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| Authors:
Richard D. Hilton; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Guided bombs have entered the inventory of US Air Force weapons and were used extensively during the 1972 interdiction campaign over North Vietnam. Possible employment of these weapons in a close air support role was examined with emphasis on capabilities and limitations that affect employment doctrine. Analysis of numerous and varied interdiction missions using guided bombs indicates that bomb accuracies of less than thirty feet are expected. The weapons are ... |
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| Aerodynamic Forces and Trajectories of Separated Stores Disturbed Flow Fields. |
MAR 1973 |
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| Authors:
W. N. MacDermott; P. W. Johnson; ARNOLD ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT CENTER ARNOLD AIR FORCE STATION TENN
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| A vortex-lattice potential flow computer program capable of accepting nonuniform flow boundary conditions but previously restricted to incompressible flows with symmetry was modified to eliminate these restrictions. The program was structured in such a way that, after preliminary calculations of a purely geometric nature were performed one time for a given body, potential flow solutions for any set of boundary conditions on that body could be obtained in computer times ... |
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| Prototype for a Low Cost Laser Guidance Unit for a BDU-33 Practice Bomb |
MAR 1973 |
69 pages |
| Authors:
William C. Ayers; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSONAFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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| Training is required if laser-guided weapons are to be used effectively, but the cost when using the full sale weapon is prohibitive. This report describes a prototype for a low cost ($140) laser guidance unit designed to be used in conjunction with a BDU-33 practice bomb. This unit, completely self contained, can be dropped from the SUU-20 practice ordnance dispenser. It uses the same type laser illuminator and has a ... |
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| An Evaluation of the Protective Devices Bomb Handling System |
MAR 1973 |
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| Authors:
James A. Frigiola; NAVAL EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL FACILITY INDIAN HEAD MD
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| The detonation of an explosive device causes injury to personnel and damage to material through two distinct modes: blast overpressure and solid objects which become missiles. The manufacturer of Bomb Handling System (BHS) claims that it offers protection in both areas. To quantitatively determine these characteristics a series of tests were conducted to obtain blast pressure data from TNT reference charges with and without the bomb basket. Blast pressure attenuation ... |
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| Proof Testing of the PWU-6A/C. |
MAR 1973 |
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| Authors:
Mahlon E. Traylor Jr; AIR FORCE SPECIAL WEAPONS CENTER KIRTLAND AFB NM
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| The conventional MHU-20/C clip-in was extensively modified to carry four B28 stores in an extreme forward location in the bomb bay of the B-52 aircraft. After successful completion of testing the modification at this facility early in 1970, the clip-in was designated PWU-6/C. The modification still, however, had the drawback that the cables to the weapons and to the coded switch system were accessible to potential saboteurs. An armor cover ... |
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| Free Flight Tests of S-Curve Bomblets. |
MAR 1973 |
27 pages |
| Authors:
Paul C. Mayer; AIR FORCE ARMAMENT LAB EGLIN AFB FL
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| Free flight and impact pattern data were obtained for three types of S-curve bomblets launched singly and in clusters from a low pressure air gun. The tests were conducted to check impact patterns and possible interaction among bomblets when fired in groups. The air gun was used as an economical means of simulating air drops. The bomblets were designed to obtain an S-shaped pitching moment versus angle of attack curve ... |
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| Bomb Crater Damage to Runways. |
FEB 1973 |
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| Authors:
Peter S. Westine; SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INST SAN ANTONIO TEX
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| A similitude analysis is conducted and procedures are presented for using model tests to determine the extent of bomb crater damage to rigid runways. The radius, depth, and volume of true craters, as well as the extent of concrete cracking, can all be determined; however, different methods to scale the energy release are required, dependent upon a crater or camouflet being formed. Experimental test data using energy releases ranging from ... |
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| Tradeoffs among Weapon Aerodynamic Stability, Trajectory Perturbations, and F-4 Aircraft Performance. |
FEB 1973 |
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| Authors:
John L. Holmberg; AIR FORCE ARMAMENT LAB EGLIN AFB FL
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| A series of three wind tunnel tests was conducted to determine the tradeoffs and interdependencies among weapon free stream aerodynamic characteristics, delivery aircraft performance degradation, and weapon separation trajectory perturbations. The weapon configurations tested were composed of one of three nose fairings, one of four tail assemblies, and the 800 pound general purpose warhead proposed for the Modular Weapon Series of munitions. The performance degradation was evaluated, using data from ... |
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| Stubby Hobo Loads Analysis. |
FEB 1973 |
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| Authors:
William W. Dyess Jr.; Wiley J. Robinson; AIR FORCE ARMAMENT LAB EGLIN AFB FL
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| This report covers the Stubby Hobo to pylon interface reaction loads analysis. The approach used was that delineated in Military Specification MIL-A-8591D. The design loads for the Stubby Hobo were established from the study. (Author) |
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| Development of a Miniature All-Secondary-Explosive, Low-Voltage, Electric Detonator. |
FEB 1973 |
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| Authors:
E. A. Day; P. B. Ritter; G. E. Seay; SYSTEMS SCIENCE AND SOFTWARE LA JOLLA CA
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| An operationally reliable miniature version of an all-secondary-explosive, low-voltage electric detonator has been developed and produced in test quantities. This safe detonator is based on the design which earlier was proven feasible. The detonator consists essentially of a donor explosive combustion chamber, an impactor disc, an airgap, and an acceptor explosive column which provides for proper coupling of the following three critical processes: (1) Hot-wire initiation of a self-sustaining deflagration ... |
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| Demilitarization and Disposal of the M34 Cluster at Rocky Mountain Arsenal. Final Environmental Impact Statement, Project Eagle. Phase 2 |
FEB 73 |
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| Authors:
William J. Weber; ROCKY MOUNTAIN ARSENAL DENVER CO
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| This environmental impact statement presents the program for the demilitarization of the M34 cluster stockpile at RMA. This program encompasses 21, 115, M34 gas bomb clusters containing approximately 4,170,000 pounds of GB (volatile liquid nerve gas). The M34 cluster demilitarization program should have no significant impact on man or his environment. This is a final environmental impact statement which is a legislative action. It should be noted that this document ... |
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| CNU-100/E Container Evaluation. |
JAN 1973 |
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| Authors:
Rudolph F. Quinter; AIR FORCE PACKAGING EVALUATION AGENCY WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OHIO
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| The feasibility of replacing a metal container with a plastic container, for packaging of the SUU-14 bomblet dispenser and associated muni-tions, has been the subject of an extensive test program. The CNU-100/E container is fabricated by a rotational molding process from high density polyethylene. CNU-100 containers of linear polyethylene with various configurations of structural foam reinforcements were subjected to rough handling and environmental tests. The rough handling tests were conduced ... |
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| Monte Carlo Analysis of S-Curve and Roll-Through-Zero Bomblet Dispersion Characteristics. |
JAN 1973 |
109 pages |
| Authors:
James E. Brunk; ALPHA RESEARCH INC SANTA BARBARA CA
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| The flight dynamics and dispersion characteristics of candidate S-Curve and roll-through-zero bomblets are evaluated by use of the Monte Carlo method. Detailed analyses of bomblet-cluster breakup and bomblet configurational and aerodynamic asymmetries are used to establish the statistical input data required for the Monte Carlo analyses. Improved aerodynamic data packages for both the S-Curve and roll-through-zero bomblets are provided, and results of additional wind tunnel tests are discussed. Monte Carlo ... |
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