Advanced Modeling and Simulation of Ballistic Event

Technical Report · Mon Nov 23 23:00:00 EST 2009

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/979403· OSTI ID:979403

In an attempt to explore the existence of a "shattering transition" and accompanying dip in the penetration-velocity curves, ballistic testing was conducted to create a series of high-velocity impacts of copper rods into a copper block. The program explored different launching methods and sabot designs. Testing included 23 shots, four of which resulted in usable test data. Future work is recommended to build on the developments of this small program.

• Research Organization: Idaho National Laboratory (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-05ID14517
• OSTI ID: 979403
• Report Number(s): INL/CRADA-07-17
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English