Tank Gun Barrel Reshaping - Concept to Implementation (Defense Acquisition Review Journal)

Abstract

The U.S. Army Research Laboratory has discovered a process that will allow tank gun barrels to be produced with tighter tolerance in their centerline contour. Improved centerline uniformity translates into improved shooting consistency from barrel to barrel. This article describes the approach taken and the lessons learned, from searching for and acquiring a program sponsor, through planning and execution of hardware development, test validation, and preparation for transition to implementation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA432880

Entities

People

  • Albert Pomey
  • James Garner
  • Mark Bundy
  • Walter N. Roy

Organizations

  • Defense Acquisition University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Acquisition
  • Ammunition
  • Business Administration
  • Electronic Mail
  • Engineering
  • Gun Barrels
  • Guns
  • Lessons Learned
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Military Acquisition
  • Military Research
  • Personnel Management
  • Tank Guns
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.