Barrier shots-I; gauge results (1D)

A series of barrier shots was fired with in situ gauges planted into the experimental assembly. The gauge diagnostics are described and the results of the experimental series are discussed. Although the gauges used here are still under development and not yet fully understood, the measured arrival times and pressure histories provided important information on the effect of various barriers on the shock loading process. The experimental results are also compared to DYNA2D calculations. 2 refs., 11 figs.