Research In Ballistics
Abstract
This project seeks to improve the understanding of the chemistry and physics controlling the propulsion, launch, and flight of gun-launched projectiles and missiles, and to understand the interaction of these weapons with armored targets. This research results in basic new knowledge, which allows the formulation of more energetic propellants, more accurate and non-lethal (NL)/lethal projectiles and missiles, and advanced armors for increased survivability of Army combat systems. This effort supports the Office of the Secretary of Defense Advanced Energetics Initiative to mature the fundamental technologies required to transition the next generation of energetic materials into field use. Work in this project supports key Army needs and provides the theoretical unerpinnings to several Program Elements (PEs) to include PE 0602618A (Ballistics Technology)/Project H80 (Survivability and Lethality Technology). The cited work is consistent with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Science and Technology focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy. Work in this project is performed by the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Aberdeen Proving Ground, Adelphi, MD, and Research Triangle Park, NC.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- H43_0601102A_1_2040_PB_2015
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- Root: DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES
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