A Model for Ballistic Impact on Soft Armour

Abstract

A model has been developed at AMRL to describe the impact penetration of soft armour. This model uses a direct - step method to determine the motion of the impacting projectile and of the fabric undergoing impact The determination of the ballistic limit, residual velocity and the dependence of the ballistic limit on the areal density of the impacted fabric are discussed. Comparisons with experimental results are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA360779

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