Impact Hazards of the Water Ball
Abstract
The study was done to determine areas of potential damage hazard as a function of range, velocity, and available energy from impacts by the 'water ball,' a proposed riot control device. The initial phase of testing established an average velocity decay curve, whereas the major portion of the tests involved shooting human head models and live experimental animals with water balls over a wide range of impact velocities. Levels were determined at which damage to the targets would occur and where it would cease. These levels were then applied to the velocity decay curve to determine the zones of range-related hazard for each of the targets.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA005612
Entities
People
- Alexander P. Mickiewicz
- James H. Lewis
- Victor R. Clare