| PREPRODUCTION TESTING OF THE W. H. OLSEN BDU-8/B PRACTICE BOMB |
JUL 1963 |
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| Authors:
Lee W. Short; AIR FORCE SPECIAL WEAPONS CENTER KIRTLAND AFB NM
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 | Testing of the W. H. Olsen BDU-8/B practice bomb was performed by AFSWC at the request of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The purpose of these tests was to establish thh. olsen Manufactur ing Company, Ltd., as a qualified producer of BDU-8/B practice bombs. Testing was performed using two sample bombs produced by this company, numbered WHO-2 and WHO-3. To expedite testing, each of the bombs was subjected to a ... |
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| EX-38 500 LB. CHEMICAL BOMB DEVELOPMENT |
31 AUG 1961 |
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| Authors:
F. F. TARANTO; EDO CORP COLLEGE POINT NY
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| The purpose of this contract was to design, develop and fabricate twelve production prototypes of a highly efficient 500 lbs., massive chemical warfare, fragmentation bomb. Efficient payload and aerodynamic characteristics compatible with current Navy shipboard aircraft were the most important objectives. All work done under this contract, including the results of the CWL test evaluation of the first two prototype bombs delivered, and the experience gained during fabrication of the ... |
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| TECHNICAL EVALUATION OF THE MECHANICAL TIME (PRACTICE BOMB) FUZE MK 256 MOD 0, |
30 AUG 1961 |
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| Authors:
L. J. Shkolnik; NAVAL ORDNANCE LAB WHITE OAK MD
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| The fuze was found to have satisfactory resistance to damage during ten-foot drop tests and the standard rough handling tests. The ability of the bare fuze to withstand the salt spray and temperature and humidity tests was found to be marginal, but the packaged fuze passed the temperature and humidity test. There was some degradation of performance at -65 F. However, the likelihood of the fuze being used at -65 ... |
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| THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CLUSTER WEAPONS AGAINST SQUARE AREA TARGETS |
30 MAR 1961 |
54 pages |
| Authors:
ELDON L. DUNN; NAVAL ORDNANCE TEST STATION CHINA LAKECA
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 | The results of a parametric study on the effectiveness of cluster weapons against area targets, where an area target consists of a large number of units distributed over an area (e.g., a battalion of troops in the field) are presented. The effects of number of bomblets, delivery error, ammunition dispersion, and warhead effectiveness are considered. The results of the study are presented in handbook form so that one may quickly ... |
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| Wind-Tunnel Tests of the Navy Low-Drag Bomb at Angles of Attack up to 70 Degrees |
04 OCT 1960 |
47 pages |
| Authors:
V. L. Schermerhorn; F. J. DeMeritte; NAVAL ORDNANCE LAB WHITE OAK MD
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| The report presents the results of an investigation in the NOL supersonic tunnel to measure the static stability and drag of the Navy low-drag bomb at angles of attack up to 70 degrees. These data were obtained at Mach numbers of 0.40, 0.60, 0.80, 1.53, 1.76, and 2.03. |
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| SUMMARY OF THE NOL INVESTIGATIONS TO DATE OF THE AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE NAVY LOW DRAG BOMB |
08 FEB 1960 |
61 pages |
| Authors:
W. D. Piper; F. J. DeMeritte; NAVAL ORDNANCE LAB WHITE OAK MD
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| The available aerodynamic data on the Navy Low Drag Bomb is summarized. The data were obtained from a series of investigations conducted by the Naval Ordnance Laboratory personnel in the NOL Supersonic Tunnel no. 1, the NOL Aerodynamics Range no. 1, the NOL Pressurized Ballistics Range no. 3, the David Taylor Model Basin 8- x 10-ft Subsonic Wind Tunnel, and the Cornell Aeronautical Institute 3- x 4-ft Transonic Wind Tunnel. ... |
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| APPLICATION OF METEOROLOGICAL ROCKET SYSTEMS |
Jan-1959 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Willis L Webb; Kenneth R Jenkins; ARMY ELECTRONICS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE NM
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| A series of test rocket firings has been conducted during the past 18 months to establish the operational feasibility of numerous rocket systems for meteorological observations. As might be expected, the most desirable systems from the point of view of instrumentation are generally not the most desirable from that of the rocket-firing problem. It has been demonstrated, however, that a reasonable observation schedule can be accomplished by the judicious application ... |
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| MISCELLANEOUS WIND-TUNNEL TESTS ON THE LOW-DRAG BOMB |
22 SEP 1958 |
46 pages |
| Authors:
F. J. DeMeritte; H. Gauzza; I. SHANTZ; NAVAL ORDNANCE LAB WHITE OAK MD
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| Wind-Tunnel Investigation of Various Configurational Modifications of the Low-Drag Bomb |
22 JUL 1958 |
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| Authors:
FRED J. DEMERITTE; Harry Gauzza; NAVAL ORDNANCE LAB WHITE OAK MD
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| The results of an investigation in the NOL 40 X 49 cm aeroballistics tunnel no. 1 to study the static stability and drag of the low-drag bomb at subsonic and supersonic speeds. The following tests were made: (a) study of configurational changes designed to reduce the yaw of the bomb; (b)drag of the 250-pound bomb with supporting lugs; and (c) stability of an 8-fin bomb with reduced fin span to ... |
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| Operation REDWING, Pacific Proving Grounds Project 31.2, Release Tone System. May - July 1956 |
20 SEP 57 |
39 pages |
| Authors:
Billy M. Ray; Robert J. Scussel; SANDIA CORP ALBUQUERQUE NM
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| This report describes in detail the operation and components of a frequency shift/frequency modulation system which provides telemetering of bomb release time from an aircraft to a ground station. |
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| HIGH VELOCITY IMPACTS OF 250 LB. G.P. BOMB MK 81 |
29 MAR 1956 |
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| Authors:
F. W. Kasdorf; NAVAL WEAPONS LAB DAHLGREN VA
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| Uranium Recovery from Composite UF4 Reduction Bomb Wastes |
28 JAN 54 |
48 pages |
| Authors:
E. R. Johnson; R. L. Doyle; J. R. Coleman; A. B. Kreuzmann; E. O. Rutenkroger; TECHNICAL INFORMATION SERVICE (AEC) OAK RIDGE TN
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| A number of techniques have been investigated on a laboratory-scale for separating uranium from fluorides during the recovery of uranium from UF4 reduction bomb wastes (C-oxide) by an HCl leach - NH4OH precipitation process. Among these are included adsorption of fluorides from filtered leach liquors, fractional precipitation of fluorides and uranium, complexing of fluorides into forms soluble in slightly acid solutions, and fluoride volatilization from the uranium concentrate. Solubility studies ... |
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| Static Test of Full-Diameter Sectional Munitions, E83, DPG RW 1-53 |
18 SEP 1953 |
52 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY DUGWAY PROVING GROUND UT
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| The objectives of this test were: to determine the effects of shaping the explosive charge of the Bomb, Radiological, 1000 pound, E83, on the dispersion and breakup of the agent, and to determine the extent and intensity of the field radiation produced by the Bomb, Radiological, 1000 pound, E83. (Author) |
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| Static Test of Four Segments of Full-Diameter Sectional Munitions, E83 |
07 MAY 1953 |
77 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY DUGWAY PROVING GROUND UT
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| The objectives of this test were (1) to determine the effect of shaping the explosive charge of the modified radiological bomb, E83 type, on the dispersion of compressed pellets of radioactive tantalum dust, and (2) to assess the radiation fields produced. Four sectional RW munitions were functioned. Readings were taken of the gamma-radiation intensity produced by the four munitions, and area coverage was tabulated for various radiation-intensity levels. There were ... |
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| Italian and French Explosive Ordnance |
16 MAR 53 |
219 pages |
| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON DC
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| This report contains information for both Italian and French bombs, fuses, projectiles, projectile fuses, hand and mortar grenades, mines and traps, and igniters |
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| TESTS OF FIRE BOMB MK 77 MOD 0 MODIFIED TO 75 GALLON CAPACITY |
26 FEB 1953 |
18 pages |
| Authors:
L. P. Mitchell; NAVAL WEAPONS LAB DAHLGREN VA
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| Catapult, arrested-landing, and Douglas-bomb-ejector tests were conducted to determine the maximum accelerations which the bomb would withstand without causing deformation detrimental to the operation of the bomb. The bomb withstood 15.1 g's in the fore and aft directions and 9.7 g's sideways without deformation. The bomb appeared suitable for most operational catapult take-offs and arrested landings, although it did not meet the general acceleration requirements for all externally carried aircraft ... |
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| Ballistic Tests of 1000 Low Drag. |
22 JAN 1953 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
W. W. Meyers; J. S. Stewart; W. H. Hall; NAVAL PROVING GROUND DAHLGREN VA
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| THE EFFECT OF CONSTANT NORMAL ACCELERATION ON THE VACUUM RANGE OF A BOMB. |
JAN 1953 |
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| Authors:
A. S. Galbraith; ARMY BALLISTIC RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| The range of a bomb whose only accelerations are gravity, g, and a constant acceleration kg normal to the trajectory, initially down, is shown as a function of the ordinary vacuum range (k = O), the ratio of the velocities at impact and release, and the parameter k. (Author) |
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| A STUDY AND EVALUATION OF LIQUID-LEVEL AND LIQUID-VOLUME CONTROLS FOR SHELL-, ROCKET-, AND BOMB-FILLING MACHINES |
30 SEP 1952 |
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| Authors:
THOMAS M. BOLAND; WILLIAM HECOX; BATTELLE MEMORIAL INST COLUMBUS OH
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| AN ART-TYPE SEARCH WAS CONDUCTED OF THE PATENT LITERATURE DEALING WITH ITEMS THAT MAY BE INCORPORATED INTO A MUNITIONS-FILLING SYSTEM. The results of this search are reviewed. A considerable number of patents on constant-volume filling machines an liquid-level indicator were discovered. Further technical information on system components was received also. The selection of a system which appears most suitable for volume filling of shells, rockets, and bombs has been made. ... |
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| Bomb, Mark 77 Mod. 0, (Fire - 750 lb.) Hoisting Lug Test. |
15 SEP 1952 |
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| Authors:
F. C. Gilmore; NAVAL PROVING GROUND DAHLGREN VA
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| A test of a hoisting lug for Bomb, Mark 77 Mod. 0, (Fire - 750 lb.) was performed to determine: (a) possible interference and ease of hoisting on available service type aircraft; and (b) if the hoisting lug will withstand a 3 g, or equivalent static load without permanent deformation. The completely assembled bomb with hoisting lug was fit-tested on the following type aircraft with no interference: F7F-3 wing racks, ... |
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| Plate Penetration Tests of the 2000 lb Bomb G.P. (Low Drag) Type EX-11, Mod 0. |
07 APR 1952 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
W. W. Meyers; W. H. Hall; E. L. Levstik; NAVAL PROVING GROUND DAHLGREN VA
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| Structural and Environmental Testing of Aero X61 Bomb Racks |
APR 1952 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
Paul B. Winterhalter; WRIGHT AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| The purpose of the static and environmental testing conducted on the Aero X61A and Aero X61B bomb racks was to determine the suitability of the bomb racks to function under adverse climatic conditions and , in addition, to determine the capability of the racks to release loads approximating 10,000 lbs. The bomb racks are designed for the release of 2000 lb. stores. Mechanical revisions in the racks were necessitated by ... |
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| Gun Firing Test of Bombs, General Service 300 lb T55 Ordnance Project TM2-9110. |
27 MAR 1952 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
W. W. Meyers; NAVAL PROVING GROUND DAHLGREN VA
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| Bomb Fuzes - Electric Bomb Fuzes, EX 200 Mod 3 and BSX-5 Boostering Tests and Appendixes A thru E, |
04 MAR 1952 |
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| Authors:
A. N. Hughes; NAVAL PROVING GROUND DAHLGREN VA
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| Launcher Testing of EX-200 Mod 3 Electric Bomb Fuze and Appendixes A thru E. Bomb Fuze Development. |
17 DEC 1951 |
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| Authors:
F. W. Kasdorf; NAVAL PROVING GROUND DAHLGREN VA
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| Bomb Penetration Project |
15 JUN 1951 |
426 pages |
| Authors:
C. W. Livingston; F. L. Smith; COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC GOLDEN
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| The Colorado School of Mines Research Foundation undertook a Bomb Penetration Project, a project designed and sponsored by the Protective Construction Branch, Office, Chief of Engineer, U.S. Army, as a coordinated undertaking by the U. S. Air Force and the Army Corps of Engineers to determine the penetration of inert bombs into representative types of rocks. In the field, bombs of various types were dropped on 'hard' Paxton Springs granite ... |
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| INTERIOR BALLISTICS, PART 2, |
1950 |
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| Authors:
M. E. Serebryakov; FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIV WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OHIO
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| This report explores the interior ballistics of bombs, taking into account heat loss during combustion, combustion gas formation, and propellant burning rate. |
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| INTERIOR BALLISTICS, PART 3, |
1950 |
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| Authors:
M. E. Serebryakov; FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIV WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OHIO
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| This report defines a ballistic analysis of the burning rates of various propellant configurations. |
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| Penetration and Deceleration of 25,000-lb. Bombs in Massive Concrete Targets |
DEC 1949 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
William H. Bentz; ARMY BALLISTIC RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| This report presents data from Project Harken, which included tests of two new American bombs, the 25,000-lb. T28E1 (Amazon II) and the 25,200-lb. T28E2 (Samson), against a massive concrete target. These tests showed that both bombs were capable of withstanding impact on such targets with striking velocities up to at least 1100 ft/sec. Those bombs recovered after penetration were intact and undeformed. |
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| Water Discriminating Electric Bomb Fuze, XB-31A, Jettison Test of Water Discriminating Bomb Nose Fuze XB-31 A on Water Target and Appendixes A and B. |
10 FEB 1949 |
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| Authors:
L. G. Hansen; NAVAL PROVING GROUND DAHLGREN VA
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| Test to Determine the Effect of Altitude on the Vertical Pattern of Quick Opening Fragmentation Bomb Clusters (Big IV, Phase III - Bombing Phase), |
31 JAN 1949 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
Howard E. Heinecke; Charles G. Mathison; John H. Linebaugh; AIR PROVING GROUND CENTER EGLIN AFB FL
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| This test was initiated for the purpose of determining the effect of release altitude and distance of fall upon the vertical and horizontal distribution of 20-lb. fragmentation bombs released in clusters, in order to determine the optimum release interval and the degree of sighting accuracy necessary for effective employment of M26 clusters in air-to-air bombing. |
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| Project SQUID, Surface Temperature Determination by X-Ray Diffraction Technique. |
22 JUL 1948 |
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| Authors:
A. Bender; I. Fankuchen; POLYTECHNIC INST OF BROOKLYN N Y
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| PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION OF FIRE BOMBS FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE FIGHTER AIRCRAFT, |
24 JUN 1948 |
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| Authors:
R. B. Wheeler; CHEMICAL CORPS TECHNICAL COMMAND ARMY CHEMICAL CENTER MD
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| A fire bomb design based on the modification of the 165-gal. knockdown range-extension tank for the P-80 airplane, to incorporate external igniters inclosed within fairings at the nose and tail, will be satisfactory for the P-80, P-82, and P-86 airplanes, and possibly for the P-90 and subsequent fighter aircraft, and will be available for use in the shortest period of time. |
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| Italian Bombs & Fuzes |
Jun-1948 |
350 pages |
| Authors:
A D Merriman; MINISTRY OF SUPPLY LONDON (UNITED KINGDOM)
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| The information contained in this handbook presents all available information up to date of publication on all the known bombs and fuzes in the Italian Service. The work is divided into three parts. In the first part a general description of the various types of missiles dropped from the air is given and the classification is based ultimately upon methods to be adopted in handling unexploded bombs, which in turn ... |
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| The Development of British Incendiary Bombs during the Period of the 1939-45 World War |
DEC 1946 |
227 pages |
| Authors:
G. T. Bolan; MINISTRY OF SUPPLY LONDON (UNITED KINGDOM)
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| This monograph traces the development of British incendiary bombs during World War II, 1939-1945. It is written throughout from the point of view of the design of the bombs. Modifications to fillings or change of fillings are noted only briefly unless such changes caused changes in the design of the bomb case or other components. For convenience, however, the bombs are classified according to their type of filling. Brief outlines ... |
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| Comparative Test of the Effectiveness of Large Bombs against Reinforced Concrete Structures (Anglo-American Bomb Tests-Project RUBY). |
31 OCT 1946 |
319 pages |
| Authors:
AIR PROVING GROUND CENTER EGLIN AFB FL
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| Preliminary Report on Test of Cranes and Transport Equipment to Handle Heavy Bombs |
04 OCT 1946 |
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| Authors:
AIR PROVING GROUND CENTER EGLIN AFB FL
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| German Electrical Time and Impact Fuzes and Components. |
24 SEP 1945 |
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| Authors:
K. G. Berggren; J. Kirby; NAVAL TECHNICAL MISSION IN EUROPE
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| Captured Drawings of Standard German Bombs and Containers. |
14 SEP 1945 |
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| Authors:
H. M. Fogel; NAVAL TECHNICAL MISSION IN EUROPE
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| German Rocket Wrench for Use in Removing British and U.S. Type Bomb Fuzes from Unexploded Bombs. |
05 SEP 1945 |
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| Authors:
NAVAL TECHNICAL MISSION IN EUROPE
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| Test of Tall Boy Bomb Installation in B-29 Airplane |
30 JUN 1945 |
63 pages |
| Authors:
James C. Barclay; ARMY AIR FORCES WASHINGTON DC
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| Investigation of the Probability of Hitting with Bombs Tied Together, |
13 SEP 1943 |
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| Authors:
J. W. Green; BALLISTIC RESEARCH LABS ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| Ten files of the National Inventors' Council concerning bombing with cable connected bombs are examined and three of them are studied in detail. The latter seem to offer reasonable chances of success provided certain technical difficulties are overcome. Simple experimental procedure for testing two of the proposals are discussed. (Author) |
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| DESIGN AND COMPARATIVE BALLISTICS OF NEW EXPERIMENTAL CONCRETE PRACTICE BOMBS WITH DRUM-TYPE AND SMALL AND LARGE BOX-TYPE FIN ASSEMBLIES, |
26 MAY 1943 |
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| Authors:
J. L. Kelley; F. V. Reno; BALLISTIC RESEARCH LABS ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| Qualitative description of the theory used in design of practice and demolition bombs is given briefly in this report. The known important factors to be considered in fin design are discussed. The results obtained from ballistic tests with drum-type and small and large box-type fin assemblies are given. The drum-type fin is aerodynamically superior to the box-topype and a box-type with small fin diagonal is superior to a box-type with ... |
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| THEORY OF A PROCESS FOR SECURING A LARGE INITIAL AMPLITUDE OF YAW FOR BOMB STABILITY TESTS, |
MAY 1943 |
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| Authors:
F. V. Reno; BALLISTIC RESEARCH LABS ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| The report describes a method for obtaining a large initial amplitude of yaw for tests conducted for the Bomb, Demolition, 1000-lb., M-44. (Author) |
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| EXPERIMENTAL DATA FORMING THE BASIS FOR THE BOMBING TABLES BT-1000-B-1 FOR THE BOMB, A.P., 1000-LB., M52, |
10 APR 1942 |
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| Authors:
E. S. Martin; E. W. Crump; BALLISTIC RESEARCH LABS ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| The report records the essential data on which the bombing tables, BT-1000-B-1, are based. A short description of the bomb is given as well as the mechanical constants of the bombs used. The methods used in range bombing and the methods of obtaining essential data are described. Also given are the methods used to determine the ballistic coefficients, as well as the methods used in constructing the bombing tables. Graphs ... |
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| EXPERIMENTAL DATA FORMING THE BASIS FOR THE BOMBING TABLES BT-1100-A-3 FOR THE BOMB, DEMOLITION, 1100-LB. , M33, |
APR 1942 |
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| Authors:
E. S. Martin; E. W. Crump; BALLISTIC RESEARCH LABS ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| The report records the essential data on which the bombing tables, BT-1100-A-3, are based. A short description of the bomb is given as well as the mechanical constants of the bombs used. The methods used in range bombing and the methods of obtaining essential data are described. Also given are the methods used to determine the ballistic coefficients, as well as the methods used in constructing the bombing tables. Graphs ... |
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| EXPERIMENTAL DATA FORMING THE BASIS FOR THE BOMBING TABLES BT-100-B-3 FOR THE BOMB, PRACTICE, 100-LB., M38A2, |
04 MAR 1942 |
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| Authors:
E. S. Martin; Ellen Boyle; BALLISTIC RESEARCH LABS ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| The report records the essential data on which the bombing tables BT-100-B-3 are based. A short description of the bomb is given as well as the mechanical constants of the bombs used. The methods used in range bombing and the methods of obtaining essential data are described. The methods used to determine the ballistic coefficients as well as the methods used in constructing the bombing tables are also given. Graphs ... |
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| ERRORS IN THE TRAIL RESULTING FROM IGNORING EITHER THE MEASURED time of flight or the measured range, |
20 APR 1939 |
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| Authors:
R. H. Kent; F. V. Reno; BALLISTIC RESEARCH LABS ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| Expressions for the errors in the trail, range, deflection and time of flight resulting from ignoring either the measured time of flight or the measured range are deduced. Results of calculations of the resulting errors in trail, time of flight, range and deflection for the bomb M38A2 are presented. The desirability of the introduction of a ballistic coefficient, based on trail, is mentioned. The reality and the sources of the ... |
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| ON THE MEASUREMENTS OF TIME OF FLIGHT OF BOMBS, |
20 FEB 1939 |
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| Authors:
E. S. Martin; F. V. Reno; BALLISTIC RESEARCH LABS ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| Calibration of the camera Clock of the Gauge Unit was undertaken for the purpose of determining time of flight measures for bombs accurate to plus or minus 0.003 second. Comparison with time of flight measures made by the Chronograph of the Vertical Camera Obscura was made by means of seven determinations of which three were secured simultaneously by both methods. The accuracy of the Chronograph method was tentatively examined. (Author) ... |
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| The Coast Artillery Journal. Volume 81, Number 3, May-June 1938 |
01-Jun-1938 |
85 pages |
| Authors:
A C Azoy; Roger B Colton; Thomas R Phillips; Milan G Weber; Adna R Caffee; Ralph W Russell; Robert J Wood; L W Bartlett; COAST ARTILLERY TRAINING CENTER FORT MONROE VA
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| CONTENTS: BOMBING OPERATIONS IN THE ZONE OF THE INTERIOR By Lieutenant Colonel Roger B. Colton; HAPPY NEW YEAR, 1777 By Lieutenant Colonel A. C. M. Azoy; AIR POWER AND TROOP MOVEMENT By Major Thomas R. Phillips; PHOTO-ELECTRIC EYE By Lieutenant Milan G. Weber; ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES By Colonel Adna R. Caffee; CASTELLO DE SAN LORENZO; AA TRIAL SHOT SLIDE RULE By Captain Ralph W. Russell; PICTURES; THE ROYAL ... |
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