The Design Evolution of Soft Deployable Shroud for 120-mm Image-based Terminal Guidance Mortar Projectile

Abstract

The work presented here describes the design evolution of the thermally deployable shroud of an image-based, terminally-guided 120-mm mortar projectile. The design function, technical approach, finite element modeling, and testing were all described chronologically as the shroud was being developed. All preliminary testing suggests the design is successful. Additional actuation testing at various temperatures as well as live-fire testing is necessary to further prove out the function and survivability of the design at a relevant operating environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 11, 2020
Accession Number
AD1117505

Entities

People

  • Christopher Stout
  • Mark Mellini
  • Pavol Stofko
  • Ryan Hanc

Organizations

  • Picatinny Arsenal

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Circuit Boards
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Guidance
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Transfer
  • Infrared Detectors
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Munitions
  • Performance Tests
  • Precision-Guided Munitions
  • Projectiles
  • Terminal Guidance
  • Terminals
  • Test Facilities
  • Two Dimensional
  • Wind Tunnels

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