BRL (Ballistic Research Laboratory) Calibration Procedures for Ballistic Pressure Transducers

Abstract

Current procedures used for the calibration of ballistic pressure transducers at BRL are described. Checks include evaluation of continuity, hysteresis, and zero return characteristics as well as calibration against a dead weight system. Static versus dynamic response behavior is evaluated with the aid of a high pressure dynamic positive step calibrator. For the most exacting measurements, adapters are used permitting calibration of transducers in the same mechanical environment as during measurement. Recommended recalibration intervals are indicated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA199372

Entities

People

  • Arpad A. Juhasz
  • Charles D. Bullock

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artillery
  • Calibration
  • Classification
  • Dynamic Response
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Equations
  • High Pressure
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Munitions
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Pressure Transducers
  • Security
  • Transducers

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  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.