Analysis of M16 Rifle Dispersion and Dimensional Data

Abstract

An analysis of the M-16 rifle barrel dimensions and dispersion was conducted. Dispersion prediction equations were obtained using several categories of dimensional data. A discriminating procedure was developed suitable for use by field troops to separate barrels with 'acceptable' dispersion from those 'not acceptable'. Depth-of-muzzle-penetration by the erosion gage was selected as the discriminating variable. A brief discussion contrasts the widely used Extreme-Spread dispersion statistic with the more efficient, and slightly more troublesome, Figure-of-Merit statistic.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0716608

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  • Robert C. Banash

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  • Advanced Electronics
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Accuracy
  • Data Science
  • Discriminant Analysis
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Errors
  • Figure Of Merit
  • Information Science
  • Maintenance
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Probability
  • Regression Analysis
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Statistical Samples
  • Statistics
  • Visual Inspection
  • Weapons

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