Spectrum Analysis of 155mm Howitzer, XM198 Barrel Vibrations.

Abstract

The spectrum analysis of gun tube vibrations of the 155mm Howitzer, XM198, was carried out. The gun tube vibrations were caused by the firing of the XM198 and by the hitting of the tube with a plastic mallet. A definitive pattern of resonant frequencies was identified at the end of the tube of the XM198. Recommendations are discussed for future testing to obtain additional information on the gun tube vibrations.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA005586

Entities

People

  • Robert J. Radkiewicz

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Frequency
  • Frequency Shift
  • Guns
  • Howitzers
  • Mechanical Waves
  • Motion
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Spectra
  • Spectrum Analysis
  • Vibration
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Acoustics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • ballistics.