Physics of direct hit and near miss warhead technology / Richard M. Lloyd.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lloyd, Richard M.

Series:

Progress in astronautics and aeronautics ; v 194.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physics.

Ballistic missiles.

Physical Description:

xiv, 416 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.

Place of Publication:

Reston, Virginia : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc., 2001.

Contents:

I. System Design Overview 1

II. Introduction to Advanced Warhead Concept 2

III. Near Miss Warhead Concepts 4

IV. Aimable KE-Rod Warhead 7

V. Isotropic Rod Warheads 8

VI. Jettison Warhead Technology 8

VII. Forward-Firing Warhead Technology 10

VIII. Isotropic and Aimable Mode of Operation 10

IX. Jettison Warhead Mode of Operation 12

X. Direct Hit Considerations 12

XI. A One-Two Punch Approach 14

XII. Improving the Odds 15

XIII. Countermeasure Considerations 17

XIV. Pursuit Evasion Considerations 21

XV. Direct Hit Modeling and Simulation 22

XVI. In-Close Warhead Modeling and Simulation 26

XVII. Endgame Simulation Technology Prototype 27

XVIII. Model Considerations 28

Chapter 2 Direct Hit Mechanisms 31

I. Direct Hit System Considerations 31

II. Aimpoint Considerations 33

III. Direct Hit Modeling Considerations and Lethality Calculations 44

IV. Far Field Damage Considerations 63

V. Ballast Considerations 81

VI. Direct Hit Testing Techniques 92

Chapter 3 Kinetic Energy Rod Warhead Physics 99

II. Aimed Kinetic Energy Rod Warhead 101

III. Deployment Considerations 103

IV. Fragment Core Warhead with Jettison Charges 106

V. Aimable Kinetic Energy Rod Warhead with Shield 107

VI. Kinetic Energy Rod Warhead with Foam Core 108

VII. Central Core Design Considerations 111

VIII. Novel Penetrator Concepts 113

IX. Further Novel Concepts 124

X. Isotropic Rod Warhead Concepts 144

XI. Modified Jellyroll Concept 150

XII. Aimable/Isotropic Concepts 170

Chapter 4 Forward-Firing Warhead Technology 199

II. Forward-Firing Warhead Description 199

III. Fixed Forward-Firing Warhead 201

IV. Gimbaled Forward-Firing Warhead 208

V. Inner Gimbal 211

VI. Motor Considerations 214

VII. Outer Gimbal Considerations 217

VIII. System Design Considerations 221

IX. Obliquity Angle Considerations 228

X. Forward-Firing Warhead Lethality 229

XI. Probability of Inclusion 230

XII. Probability of Kill Considerations 233

XIII. Optimized Fragment Spray Density 239

XIV. Forward-Firing Warhead Options 245

XV. Premade Fragment Warhead Design 246

XVI. Design Equations 249

XVII. Velocity and Angle Distributions 252

XVIII. Hydrocode Modeling of Warhead 256

XIX. Spray Angle Design Trades 260

XX. Fragment Break-up Consideration at Launch 264

XXI. Backward Burning and Other Warhead Concepts 268

XXII. Projectile Charge (P-charge) Warhead Configuration 270

XXIII. P-charge Design Physics 270

Chapter 5 Lethality Enhancement Technology Applied To Kill Vehicles 277

II. LED Design Overview 278

III. Isotropic Toroid Ring Concept 279

IV. Deployment Mechanism Design 280

V. Projectile Design and Selection Criteria 283

VI. Isotropic Spray Pattern Considerations 286

VII. Aimable LED Concept 289

VIII. Aimed LED Design Details 290

IX. Rearward-Firing LED 291

X. Expanding Focused LED 294

XI. Implosion LED Concept 297

XII. Forward-Firing Telescoping LED Concept 298

XIII. Fixed Arm LED Concept 306

XIV. Rotating LED Concept 307

Chapter 6 Vulnerability of Ballistic Missiles 311

I. Descriptions of TBM Payload Threats 311

II. Vulnerability Overview 313

III. Component Vulnerability 314

IV. Identifying Critical Dudding Components 314

V. TBM Description 315

VI. Critical Dudding Components 316

VII. Vulnerability/Lethality Assessment 317

VIII. Endgame Modeling and Terminal Ballistic Considerations 319

IX. Kill Mechanisms 320

X. Target Perforation Mechanics 321

XI. Rod Penetration Mechanics 326

XII. Star-Like Penetration Equations 328

XIII. Obliquity Considerations 331

XIV. Yaw Considerations 333

XV. Liquid Penetration 334

XVI. Rod Considerations Against Thin Plates 344

XVII. Unitary High Explosive Damage 347

XVIII. Initiation Modeling 349

XIX. Skin Effects on Fragment Impact 352

XX. Hydraulic Ram Effects 357

XXI. Liquid-Filled Submunition/Bomblet 361

XXII. Multiple Impact Effects 364

XXIII. Multiple Impact Modeling Against Ballistic Missiles 367

XXIV. Model Development Concept 367

XXV. Overview of Model 368

XXVI. Fragment Beam Intensity 369

XXVII. RAYSCAN Modeling Against Ballistic Missiles 371

XXVIII. Element Methodology 372

XXIX. Simultaneous Impacts 374

XXX. Submunition Modeling Concepts 376

XXXI. Lethality Test Program 378

XXXII. Test Target Configuration 379

XXXIII. Mat-projector Gun Design 380

XXXIV. Mat-projector Test Setup with TBM Target 382

XXXV. TBM Submunition Target Damage 384

XXXVI. Penetration vs Fragment Spacing 386

XXXVII. Projectile Selection Based on Endgame Modeling 389

XXXVIII. Lethality Simulation Trades 391

XXXIX. Test Overview 392

XL. Blast Effects 392

XLI. Weapon Considerations 393

XLII. Blast Wave Considerations 396

XLIII. Structural Damage Considerations 401

XLIV. Internal Heating Considerations 403.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1563474735

OCLC:

48123826