BALLISTICS TECHNOLOGY
Abstract
This program element (PE) investigates and evaluates materials and ballistic technologies required for armaments and armor that will enable enhanced lethality and survivability. The PE supports applied research on lightweight armors and protective structures for the Soldier and vehicles; kinetic energy active protection for crew and components protection from ballistic shock and mine-blast; insensitive propellants/munitions formulations, novel multi-function warhead concepts; affordable precision munitions design; and physics-based techniques, methodologies, and models to analyze combat effectiveness of future technologies (project H80). Project H75 completed in FY10. Work in this PE complements and is fully coordinated with efforts in PE 0602105A (Materials Technology), PE 0602120A (Sensors and Electronic Survivability), PE 0602601A (Combat Vehicle and Automotive Technology), PE 0602624A (Weapons and Munitions Technology), PE 0602705A (Electronics and Electronic Devices), PE 0602716A (Human Factors Engineering), PE 0603004A (Weapons and Munitions Advanced Technology), and PE 0603005A (Combat Vehicle Advanced Technology). Project HB1 funds Congressional Interest Items. The cited work is consistent with the Director, Defense Research and Engineering Strategic Plan, the Army Modernization Strategy, and the Army Science and Technology Master Plan. Work in this PE is performed by the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD and Hampton, VA.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 0602618A_2_2040_PB_2012
- Change Summary Explanation
- Service Agency Name
- Army
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army
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