This report presents the results of a post-flight investigation of the Rocket Antisubmarine Penetrator (RAP) tests of the AntiSubmarine Penetrator (ASP). It focuses on the cause for the premature deployment of the on-board recovery system and the failure of the base pressure transducers. As a result of the investigation, the base plate of the ASP vehicle was modified to increase its structural stiffness. Also, an instrumented test was conducted to assess the environment that is created when the three explosive bolts are activated to separate the vehicle from the interstage adapter and the rocket booster. The results of this test are presented and discussed. 5 refs., 15 figs. (ERA citation 14:001249)
ASP (AntiSubmarine Penetrator) Base Plate Redesign and Explosive Bolt Test
1988
28 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Surface Launched Missiles , Missiles , Design , Parachutes , Penetrators , Rockets , Submarines , Testing , Transducers , Underwater , Weapons , ERDA/420200
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