Accession Number:

AD0770352

Title:

A Mathematical Model for Assessing Weapons Effects from Gelatin Penetration by Spheres

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.

Corporate Author:

EDGEWOOD ARSENAL ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD

Personal Author(s):

• Sturdivan, Larry M.

Report Date:

1973-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

15.0

Abstract:

A mathematical model is derived by dimensional analysis for the penetration of 20 gelatin gel by spheres. The model, which accounts for inertia and viscosity of the gel, is a generalized form of Resals Law. The fitted results are found to agree with data on actual gel penetration by spheres.

Descriptors:

• *ANTIPERSONNEL AMMUNITION
• *EXTERIOR BALLISTICS
• *WEAPONS EFFECTS
• COMPUTATIONS
• GELATINS
• MATHEMATICAL MODELS
• PENETRATION
• TERMINAL BALLISTICS

Subject Categories:

• Weapons Effects (Biological)

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE