Methodology for Determining Propelling Charge Dimensions for Layered Propellant Charges

Abstract

The development of advanced gun propellants has led to the use of novel propellant geometries. Of specific interest is the use of layered propellants. This technical note presents a methodology for determining layer thickness and mass to provide optimal velocity.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA391441

Entities

People

  • William Oberle

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ballistics
  • Chemical Properties
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Electric Power
  • Geometry
  • Gun Propellants
  • Indirect Fire
  • Interior Ballistics
  • Kinetic Energy
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Military Research
  • Muzzle Velocity
  • Propellants
  • Propelling Charges
  • Thickness

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Rocket Propulsion.