Feasibility of a Microprocessor Controlled Recoil Mechanism for Large Caliber Artillery Weapons

Abstract

Artillery recoil mechanisms provide energy absorption by throttling hydraulic oil through a variable orifice. This orifice is a function of the recoil stroke and is mechanically a fixed system. Variations in hydraulic oil characteristics, maximum applied impulse, and manufacturing tolerances in throttling orifice construction cause non-optimal energy absorption. This report proposes a closed-loop feedback controlled servovalve to optimize energy dissipation regardless of system variables. Possible control algorithms are presented. Recoil mechanism computer simulation using servovalve control prove the variability of this approach. Novel applications of electronic recoil control applied to artillery weapons are also discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA155304

Entities

People

  • G. Y. Jumper Jr.
  • S. G. Floroff

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Artillery
  • Computations
  • Computer Simulations
  • Control Systems
  • Equations
  • Fluids
  • Guns
  • Hydraulic Fluids
  • Manufacturing
  • Military Research
  • Muzzle Brakes
  • Propellants
  • Propelling Charges
  • Sliding Friction
  • United States Military Academy
  • Valves

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems