Large Caliber Ballistic R&D; Evaluation Area
Picatinny Arsenal, NJ
This area is used to accommodate ballistic firing of conventional and experimental weapon systems, munitions, and propellant for caliber 40mm through 8 inch. Interior, exterior and terminal ballistic data evaluation includes: pressure vs. time, muzzle flash evaluation, projectile stability, Hadland digital range camera, FASTAX cameras, digital, digital high speed video, thermal measurements and weapon integrity. Data is recorded in real-time, allowing project engineers to evaluate each round as it is fired. Additional capabilities include the loading/modifying of standard and experimental propellant charges, along with support facilities such as service magazines, conditioning chambers, and material handling equipment.
Location
Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey
From this record's listed location
Laboratory
- U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center
Category
- Ordnance
Provenance
- Original
- https://dodtechmatch.com/dod/lab/viewfacility.aspx?id=71961
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