HAARP large scale blast testing and fragmentation characterization

cope This effort will be broken into two phases. Phase 1 will be to evaluate and characterize the debris generated from a simulated VBIED attack against baseline Department anti-ram systems, identified in this document. Phase 2 will be to evaluate and characterize debris generated from modified Department anti-ram systems. Performers will be evaluated on: Ability to perform testing in accordance with Blast Testing SOP for DS/PSP/PSD Responders shall provide a narrative for test site setup as part of performer evaluation. Test facility capabilities: Topography suitable for instrumentation Large, clear, flat, and level test spaces are ideal to best characterize the debris: Ability to characterize dynamic debris at 75ft, 100ft, 200ft, and 300ft Ability to character debris at rest post test (as far as 1,500ft from initial test article location) Free of debris from previous tests Widths that can accommodate HS camera views that capture overall events A 2,000 lbs. TNT NEW range limit is the minimum required to conduct this testing. DS/PSD/RD will accept either single test article test, or if appropriate, test two test articles simultaneously as seen in Figure 1: Will require larger test range, ~3,000ft Figure 1: Example of Setup to Test Two Anti-Ram Fences in One Test Instrumentation plan: Required to characterize debris generated from the anti-ram barriers: At 75ft, 100ft, 200ft, 300ft, and at rest Characterize the following from debris: Dimensions Weight Velocity Height from ground Dispersion Plan to differentiate debris from one test to the next (concrete dye, paint, etc.) and/or clear range of debris from prior tests DS/PSD/RD has no prescribed methodology to capture the above data; The performer shall propose their instrumentation and post processing plans including the types of data acquisition equipment and any software needed to do the analysis. Schedule: Complete the project within 24 months, with more consideration given to condensed schedules. Compressed testing dates are preferred to avoid excess testing travel lengths or multiple trips. DS/PSD/RD Understands cost and schedule need to be balanced. Testing two anti-ram fences simultaneously saves time, explosives, and setup labor but requires duplicate instrumentation and a much larger test range. Performer should provide their plan and justify. Performer is also welcome to provide several; approaches and let DS/PSD/RD decide which is most advantageous to the government. Phase 1: Initial Anti-Ram Barrier Debris Characterization: Set up: For planning purposes, the surrogate Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device will be a charge with the NEW of 2,000lbs TNT, in a cylinder with a L/D of 1, sat atop a 32in table, centered on a 10ft x 10ft concrete pad, and placed so that there is a 24in gap between the edge of charge and the test article. The boundary conditions of the test articles will influence the amount of debris generated during the testing, but the government needs to balance cost with real world simulation. Therefore, the government would like the performer to provide options to build and test the test articles in lengths of 30ft, 45ft and 60ft long sections and constructed per the drawings in Appendix A. Figure 2: Example Test Article Layout Phase 1 Test Articles: Test Sample Design Being Tested Drawings in Appendix B Brief Description (See Appendix A for Details) Potential to Combine tests Length of Test sample Options Base 1 AC-41-05 Bar Fence on top of DS-50 Knee Wall 20x20mm Bars @ 65mm OC N B1.1: 30ft B1.2: 45ft B1.3:60ft Base 2 AC-41-06 Picket Fence on top of DS-50 Knee Wall 50mm x 6mm Pickets @200mm OC N B2.1: 30ft B2.2: 45ft B2.3:60ft Base 3 DS-40 Anti- Climb & Ram Fence 20x20mm Bars @ 130 mm OC w/ DN250 XS Pipes @ 1,720mm OC Yes w/ base 4 or Option 2 B3.1: 30ft B3.2: 45ft B3.3:60ft Base 4 DS-44 Steel Anti- Climb & Ram Fence 100mm x 50mm x 6mm Tubes @ 175mm OC Yes w/ base 3 or Option 2 B4.1: 30ft B4.2: 45ft B4.3:60ft Option 1 AC-41-04 Tube Fence on top of DS-50 Knee Wall 38mm dia. x 3mm Tubes @150mm OC N O1.1: 30ft O1.2: 45ft O1.3:60ft Option 2 DS-43 Steel Anti- Climb & Ram Fence with Kickers 100mm x 50mm x 6mm Tubes @ 175mm OC with Kickers @ 350mm OC Yes w/ base 2 or base 3 O2.1: 30ft O2.2: 45ft O2.3:60ft After the Phase 1 test data will be analyzed by the performer and DS/PSD will determine which test samples produced the most and least hazardous fragmentation based of level of hazardous debris produced. Phase 2: Modified Anti-Ram Barrier Debris Characterization: In certain scenarios the Department requires perimeters to employ opaque barriers to prevent easy external observation. To meet this requirement the test samples that produced the least hazardous fragmentation in Phase 1 will be fitted with various opaque claddings and tested to determine which produce the least hazardous fragmentation. The performer will research various opaque claddings that will provide concealment with preference to those that would mitigate and reduce the level of hazardous debris generated. The performer will research and propose feasible fence and knee-wall cladding materials that can be tested in Phase 2. The criteria for potential fence cladding are: Opaque Weather resistant Aesthetically pleasing Potential to break up in a non-hazardous way Large yet low mass pieces Small pieces Consumed by VBIED�s thermal energy Etc. Readily available construction materials Cost effective and easily constructable Test Sample Design Being Tested Example Cladding Options will be Researched and Suggested by Performer and Accepted by DS/PSD/RD Potential to Combine tests Length of Test sample Options Option 3 Best Performing Fence on knee wall with opaque cladding E.g.: 24-gauge stainless steel 316L or Alum equivalent decorative panel on fence and steel plate behind knee wall N O3.1: 30ft O3.2: 45ft O3.3:60ft Option 4 Best Performing Fence on knee wall with opaque cladding E.g.: Metal plate material on fence and knee wall N O4.1: 30ft O4.2: 45ft O4.3:60ft Option 5 Best Performing Anti-Ram Fence with Opaque cladding E.g.: Stainless steel 316L or Alum equivalent decorative panel on fence Yes w/ Option 6 O5.1: 30ft O5.2: 45ft O5.3:60ft Option 6 Best Performing Anti-Ram Fence with Opaque cladding E.g.: Light weight material Yes w/ Option 5 O6.1: 30ft O6.2: 45ft O6.3:60ft Deliverables Test Data: The performer will determine the best method to place video cameras, gauges, surveying equipment, etc. necessary to capture the desired data. The performer shall present their instrumentation plan to DS for feedback and approval prior to the test. Dynamic data to be collected is as follows: HS Video: Overall Event and downrange point of view (e.g. at 1,000ft) At 75ft, 100ft, 200ft and 300ft Dimension/description of debris (steel, concrete, steel and concrete, etc.) At 75ft, 100ft, 200ft, and 300ft Estimated weight of debris At 75ft, 100ft, 200ft, and 300ft Velocity of debris At 75ft, 100ft, 200ft and 300ft Height of debris At 75ft, 100ft, 200ft, and 300ft Dispersion pattern of debris At 75ft, 100ft, 200ft, and 300ft Post blast debris assessment will be conducted to characterize the debris. The performer shall determine the search area necessary to capture 90% of the debris weighing one pound or more (estimated to be 1,000ft to 1,500ft from originating position but performer needs to confirm). Data to be collected: Dimensions of debris/