Accession Number:

ADA052700

Title:

Impact and Penetration Technology Program Parametric Study

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 18 Feb-31 Dec 75

Corporate Author:

AVCO SYSTEMS DIV WILMINGTON MA

Personal Author(s):

• Henderson, D.

Report Date:

1976-05-07

Pagination or Media Count:

143.0

Abstract:

A series of parametric studies are performed to predict the influence of variations in media, velocity, orientation, WA and LD on terradynamic impact and penetration performance for representative earth penetrator configurations. The parametric study was performed using an Avco-developed differential force law. The basic equations used are presented and discussed. The results of the parametric studies are presented in summary form and the significance of the data discussed. Author

Descriptors:

• *IMPACT TESTS
• *TERMINAL BALLISTICS
• *EARTH PENETRATING DEVICES
• VELOCITY
• IMPACT
• GRAPHS
• SHAPE
• PENETRATION
• MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS
• SOIL DYNAMICS
• RICOCHET

Subject Categories:

• Ammunition and Explosives
• Ballistics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE