Triple point path prediction for height of burst explosion in high-altitude environment

Accurately forecasting the triple point (TP) path is essential for analyzing blast loads and assessing the destructive effectiveness of the height of burst explosion. Empirical models that describe the TP path under normal temperature and pressure environments are commonly employed; however, in cert...

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Main Authors: Rui Li, Minghang Hu, Rui Sun, Yajing Chen, Yan Li, Quan Wang, Xiaorong Cui
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Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2025-04-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214914724002770
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Minghang Hu
Rui Sun
Yajing Chen
Yan Li
Quan Wang
Xiaorong Cui
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description Accurately forecasting the triple point (TP) path is essential for analyzing blast loads and assessing the destructive effectiveness of the height of burst explosion. Empirical models that describe the TP path under normal temperature and pressure environments are commonly employed; however, in certain configurations, such as at high-altitudes (HAs), the environment may involve low temperature and pressure conditions. The present study develops a theoretical prediction model for the TP path under reduced pressure and temperature conditions, utilizing the image bursts method, reflected polar analysis, and dimensional analysis. The model's accuracy is evaluated through numerical simulations and experimental data. Results indicate that the prediction model effectively evaluates the TP path under diminished temperature and pressure conditions, with most predictions falling within a ±15% deviation. It was found that the TP height increases with altitude. As the altitude rises from 0 m to 10,000 m, the average TP height increases by 61.7%, 87.9%, 109.0%, and 134.3% for the scaled height of burst of 1.5 m, 2.0 m, 2.5 m, and 3.0 m, respectively. Moreover, the variation in TP height under HA environments closely mirrors that observed under corresponding reduced pressure conditions. In HA environments, only the effect of low-pressure conditions on the TP path needs to be considered, as the environmental low-temperature has a minimal effect.
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spelling doaj-art-fbccb04076314c45a6ea2b1028cb55cc2025-08-20T02:17:34ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Defence Technology2214-91472025-04-014610911910.1016/j.dt.2024.12.003Triple point path prediction for height of burst explosion in high-altitude environmentRui Li0Minghang Hu1Rui Sun2Yajing Chen3Yan Li4Quan Wang5Xiaorong Cui6Anhui Engineering Laboratory of Explosive Materials and Technology, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, 232001, China; School of Chemical and Blasting Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, 232001, China; Guangdong Hongda Holding Group Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, 510623, ChinaAnhui Engineering Laboratory of Explosive Materials and Technology, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, 232001, China; School of Chemical and Blasting Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, 232001, ChinaAnhui Engineering Laboratory of Explosive Materials and Technology, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, 232001, China; School of Chemical and Blasting Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, 232001, ChinaAnhui Engineering Laboratory of Explosive Materials and Technology, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, 232001, China; School of Chemical and Blasting Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, 232001, ChinaAnhui Engineering Laboratory of Explosive Materials and Technology, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, 232001, China; School of Chemical and Blasting Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, 232001, ChinaAnhui Engineering Laboratory of Explosive Materials and Technology, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, 232001, China; School of Chemical and Blasting Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, 232001, China; Corresponding author.Guangdong Hongda Holding Group Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, 510623, ChinaAccurately forecasting the triple point (TP) path is essential for analyzing blast loads and assessing the destructive effectiveness of the height of burst explosion. Empirical models that describe the TP path under normal temperature and pressure environments are commonly employed; however, in certain configurations, such as at high-altitudes (HAs), the environment may involve low temperature and pressure conditions. The present study develops a theoretical prediction model for the TP path under reduced pressure and temperature conditions, utilizing the image bursts method, reflected polar analysis, and dimensional analysis. The model's accuracy is evaluated through numerical simulations and experimental data. Results indicate that the prediction model effectively evaluates the TP path under diminished temperature and pressure conditions, with most predictions falling within a ±15% deviation. It was found that the TP height increases with altitude. As the altitude rises from 0 m to 10,000 m, the average TP height increases by 61.7%, 87.9%, 109.0%, and 134.3% for the scaled height of burst of 1.5 m, 2.0 m, 2.5 m, and 3.0 m, respectively. Moreover, the variation in TP height under HA environments closely mirrors that observed under corresponding reduced pressure conditions. In HA environments, only the effect of low-pressure conditions on the TP path needs to be considered, as the environmental low-temperature has a minimal effect.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214914724002770Blast waveTriple pointHigh-altitudeMach reflectionHeight of burst
spellingShingle Rui Li
Minghang Hu
Rui Sun
Yajing Chen
Yan Li
Quan Wang
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Triple point path prediction for height of burst explosion in high-altitude environment
Defence Technology
Blast wave
Triple point
High-altitude
Mach reflection
Height of burst
title Triple point path prediction for height of burst explosion in high-altitude environment
title_full Triple point path prediction for height of burst explosion in high-altitude environment
title_fullStr Triple point path prediction for height of burst explosion in high-altitude environment
title_full_unstemmed Triple point path prediction for height of burst explosion in high-altitude environment
title_short Triple point path prediction for height of burst explosion in high-altitude environment
title_sort triple point path prediction for height of burst explosion in high altitude environment
topic Blast wave
Triple point
High-altitude
Mach reflection
Height of burst
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214914724002770
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