Accession Number:

ADA056322

Title:

Impact and Penetration Technology Program Shock Attenuation Tests.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 20 Apr 76-31 May 77,

Corporate Author:

AVCO SYSTEMS DIV WILMINGTON MASS

Personal Author(s):

• Giara,E. J. , Jr.
• Grady,P. J. , Jr

Report Date:

1977-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

67.0

Abstract:

A series of four reverse ballistics tests were performed on two different types of earch penetrators at various impact angles and obliquities. The objective of this test series was to provide an improved and expanded strain and acceleration data base for critical impact environments on earth penetrators. Author

Descriptors:

• *IMPACT TESTS
• *PENETRATION
• *TERMINAL BALLISTICS
• *SHOCK TESTS
• *EARTH PENETRATING DEVICES
• ANGLE OF ARRIVAL
• BALLISTICS
• STRESS WAVES
• IMPACT ACCELERATION

Subject Categories:

• Ballistics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE