An Attempt to Model the Gun Internal Ballistics Problem
Abstract
An attempt is made to model the internal ballistics process of a powder-burning gun by replacing the actual internal ballistics process with an incremental sequence of phases. These phases are a constant-volume energy transfer phase, a shell motion and finite-amplitude wave propagation phase, a propellant motion phase, and a gas expansion and mass transfer phase. The model permits consideration of a chambered, powder-burning gun problem with unspecified pressure, density, velocity, temperature, and propellant distributions. The method of solution shows promise, but useful results have not been attained to date.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0741749
Entities
People
- James F. Setchell Jr.
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology