Ballistic Evaluation of Applique Armours - Presentation and Interpretation of Ballistic Data
Abstract
In the design of add-on or applique armour systems, cost and time militate against a full evaluation of V50 ballistic limit data for each possible combination of materials. The complexity and multitude of both material and geometric options requires a systematic approach to achieve optimization with a limited testing program. For this reason sampling techniques have been developed where as little as one shot is sufficient to indicate the merit of a target configuration. A convenient sampling technique is to fire the projectile through the array to be assessed and judge the performance by the depth of residual penetration into a witness pack. Typical firing data is presented in graphical form and the technique is extended using projectile velocity/range data to allow a calculation of the range at which protection is achieved. In this form ballistic data is more easily assessed in terms of the statement of threat. Australia. (JES)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA197061
Entities
People
- B. J. Baxter
- R. G. O'donnell
- R. L. Woodward
Organizations
- Defence Science and Technology Group