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Project 5.1 - In-Flight Participation of a B-47 - C. W. Luchsinger
OBJECTIVE
The objective ef this project was to measure the blast, gust
and thermal effects of a nuclear detonaticn on an in-flight B-47
correct the criteria ani methods used in the B-47 Weapon Delivery
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In addition, the project will provide basic research data
for the design criteria of future USAF aircraft.
INSTOUMETATION
With the installation of new elevaters, 301 deta channels were
available on this shot to record bending, sheer and torsion in the
wing anid horizontal stabilizer, thermal inputs to the aircraft, thermally inijuced strain, temperature measurements, and overpressures,
Prior to shot participation 9€ pereent of these channels were operatinz
satisfactorily.
ATP ORAPT POSITION TN SPAck
The B-47 was flying at an absolute altitude of 31,000 fect, a spect
of mach .75 and on a heading of 250°T at both Tend sheck arrival.
Ty the horizontal range beyond ground zero was 31,500 fect, at shock
arrival it was approximately 87,200 feet.
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