Technique for Measuring the Spin Rate of Kinetic Energy Projectiles

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Abstract:

Kinetic energy projectiles were fitted with dihedral plugs in their tracer wells in an attempt to measure their spin histories via Doppler radar. Data from three projectiles were reduced and the approximate steady-state spin rates were obtained.... Doppler radar, Kinetic energy projectiles, Roll.

Author(s):
Ferguson, Eugene M. ; Bossoli, Robert B. ; Jara, Elisa A.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 1 Jan 1991-1 Feb 1992
Pagination:
0036

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARL-MR-60
Project Number(s):
1L162618AH80
Monitor Series:
ARL/APG
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*DOPPLER RADAR, *KINETIC ENERGY PROJECTILES, PLUGS, PROJECTILES, RADAR, RATES, ROLL, STEADY STATE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Miscellaneous Detection and Detectors, Ammunition and Explosives
Keyword(s):
PE62618A
Report Date:
1993 Apr 01