Change in Muzzle Velocity due to a Change in Propellant Temperature for Small Arms Ammunition

Abstract

The available muzzle velocity test data for small arms ammunition were analyzed to determine the change in muzzle velocity due to variations in propellant temperature. This change in muzzle velocity must be quantified in order to provide range safety data for the small arms weapon systems. This task was accomplished through the analysis of Ball and Improved Military Rifle (IMR) propellants. (jg)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA221155

Entities

People

  • Barbara A. Wagoner

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Ammunition Fragments
  • Ball Powder Propellants
  • Data Analysis
  • Munitions
  • Muzzle Velocity
  • Projectiles
  • Propellants
  • Range Safety
  • Safety
  • Security
  • Small Arms
  • Small Arms Ammunition
  • Standards
  • Temperature Coefficients
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • ballistics.