Vulnerability Analyses for the Command and Control Vehicle (C2V); A supporting Penetration Equation for Aluminum-Kevlar Composites

Abstract

The Logistical and Tactical Targets Branch (LTTB) of the Ballistic Vulnerability Lethality Division (BVLD) has a requirement to conduct vulnerability analyses for the Command and Control Vehicle (C2V). Analysts in LTTB recognized the need for a single penetration algorithm for evaluating the aluminum-Kevlar composites serving as C2V armor materials. Existing penetration equations were not developed to address composites. The Systems Analysis Branch (SAB) designed and executed an experimental program to provide support for the development of a penetration algorithm for armor-piercing (AP) projectiles against aluminum-Kevlar composites. The Simulation Technology Division (STD) assisted SAB in the program design and developed an algorithm for predicting residual velocity behind aluminum-Kevlar composites. This report documents the experimental program, results, and modeling efforts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA285207

Entities

People

  • Barry A. Bodt
  • Ricky L. Grote

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Aluminum
  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Command And Control
  • Composite Materials
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Sets
  • Databases
  • Equations
  • Information Science
  • Materials
  • Projectiles
  • Regression Analysis
  • Residuals
  • Systems Analysis
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Vulnerability

Readers

  • Ballistic Missile Meteorology
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control