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https://hdl.handle.net/11681/11886| Title: | Effects of a 20-ton TNT explosion on a snow cover |
| Authors: | United States. Defense Atomic Support Agency. Bates, Roy E. Hicks, James R. |
| Keywords: | Explosions Snow Snow cover Snow properties Snow mechanics Physical properties |
| Publisher: | Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (U.S.) Engineer Research and Development Center (U.S.) |
| Series/Report no.: | Special report (Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (U.S.)) ; 120. |
| Description: | Special Report Abstract: The effects of a 20-ton surface burst explosion on the physical properties of drifted snow were measured. Density of the snow cover increased an average of 17%. Snow hardness decreased an average of 8%. Topographic surveys showed that snowdrift heights decreased through compaction resulting from ground shock and airblast. The results are for drifted snow accumulated around a drift fence. Different results might occur in a naturally accumulated snow cover. |
| Rights: | Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/11681/11886 |
| Appears in Collections: | Special Report |
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| SR-120.pdf | 2.77 MB | Adobe PDF |  View/Open |