A SECOND TEST OF AN UPPER ATMOSPHERE GUN PROBE SYSTEM,

Abstract

The second phase of a high altitude gun probe project is presented. The project objectives, the design considerations, the proof tests, the vertical tests and the dispersion of the system are discussed. An altitude capability of at least 240,000 ft. and an impact circle require ment of one-mile radius was demonstrated in two series of firings on the Edgewood peninsula of the Aberdeen Proving OUND. Although the performance of this fin-stabilized, five-inch projectile was proved, the tests indicate the need for further development of data packages and fuzes. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0405889

Entities

People

  • Eugene D. Boyer
  • Spence T. Marks

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Ammunition
  • Explosives
  • Geography
  • High Altitude
  • Impact Point
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Munitions
  • New York
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Projectiles
  • Research Facilities
  • Spotting Rounds
  • Stations
  • United States
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • ballistics.