Accession Number:

AD1029720

Title:

More Inaccurate Specifications of Ballistic Coefficients

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

United States Air Force Academy Air Force Academy United States

Personal Author(s):

• Halloran,Alex
• Huntsman,Colton
• Demers,Chad
• Courtney,Michael

Report Date:

2012-01-20

Pagination or Media Count:

7.0

Abstract:

A ballistic coefficient BC can be determined by using two chronographs a measured distance away from each other and shooting a bullet so the velocity is measured by the two devices. Ballistic modeling software requires accurate measurement of ballistic coefficients to accurately predict downrange trajectories wind drift, and retained energy.

Descriptors:

• ballistics
• computer programs
• COEFFICIENTS
• wind
• bullets
• BALLISTIC TRAJECTORIES
• accuracy
• measurement
• velocity
• SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION
• CHRONOMETERS

Subject Categories:

• Ballistics
• Computer Programming and Software

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE