100-Ton Test : Measurement of the Velocity of Sound (open access)

100-Ton Test : Measurement of the Velocity of Sound

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.
Date: June 15, 1945
Creator: Barschall, H. H. & Martin, G.
System: The UNT Digital Library