100-Ton Test : Measurement of the Velocity of Sound

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Abstract: The velocity of sound at the time of 100-ton shot at Trinity was measured to be 1116.1 ft/sec. Values of blast pressure computed from the excess velocity are given, but are not considered as reliable.

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7 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

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Barschall, H. H. & Martin, G. June 15, 1945.

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  • Main Title: 100-Ton Test : Measurement of the Velocity of Sound
  • Series Title: Atomic Energy Commission Reports
  • Added Title: Atomic Energy Commission Report AECD-3225

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Abstract: The velocity of sound at the time of 100-ton shot at Trinity was measured to be 1116.1 ft/sec. Values of blast pressure computed from the excess velocity are given, but are not considered as reliable.

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7 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

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  • OCLC: 910942314
  • SuDoc Number: Y 3.AT 7:22/AECD-3225
  • Report No.: AECD-3225
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metadc172641

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  • June 15, 1945

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Barschall, H. H. & Martin, G. 100-Ton Test : Measurement of the Velocity of Sound, report, June 15, 1945; [Oak Ridge, Tennessee]. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc172641/: accessed April 23, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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