Accession Number:

AD0882534

Title:

Muzzle Flash Measurements on Large Guns

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.

Corporate Author:

NAVAL WEAPONS LAB DAHLGREN VA

Personal Author(s):

• Lerner, Edward M.

Report Date:

1968-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

21.0

Abstract:

A photodiode, modified to give a human eye response, was calibrated against a standard of spectral irradiance. The calibration procedure is explained in detail. This photodiode can then be used to measure, in absolute units, the muzzle flash intensities of large guns. The results of previous tests, regardless of ambient lighting conditions, can be compared. A computer program, graphs and schematics are included.

Descriptors:

• *GUNS
• COMPUTER PROGRAMS
• SIMULATION
• MEASUREMENT
• FIRING TESTS(ORDNANCE)
• POWER SPECTRA
• CALIBRATION
• EYE
• PHOTODIODES
• REFLEXES
• SPECTRUM SIGNATURES

Subject Categories:

• Armor
• Guns

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE