Accession Number:

AD0648411

Title:

AN ARTILLERY SIMULATOR FOR FUZE EVALUATION

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

HARRY DIAMOND LABS ADELPHI MD

Personal Author(s):

• Curchack, Herbert D.

Report Date:

1966-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

61.0

Abstract:

A simulator has been constructed at the Harry Diamond Laboratories for testing fuzes in an environment that provides linear and angular accelerations simultaneously as they are applied in rifled artillery weaponry. Electrical interrogation of the fuze is made during this time and subsequently while the angular velocity is maintained. This report contains a description of the device and a discussion of certain specific aspects of performance. It is meant to be an introduction to the technique employed, and a guide for future research and development. The performance, some results obtained, and the manner in which the simulation may be improved are described.

Descriptors:

• *FUZES(ORDNANCE)
• *TEST EQUIPMENT
• ARTILLERY
• CONSTRUCTION
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• SIMULATORS

Subject Categories:

• Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
• Ammunition and Explosives
• Guns

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE