Title :
Measurements on an ensemble of spheres in the transonic velocity regime
Author :
Compton, D.J. ; Giblin, R.A. ; Radmore, P.M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. & Electr. Eng., Univ. Coll. London, UK
fDate :
1/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The paper describes a unique measurement facility allowing research to be undertaken into the dynamics of an ensemble of spheres (shot cloud) evolving in time and space. The acoustoelectronic ballistics target produces accurate timing and positional information on the distribution of the spheres in a shot cloud, typically at transonic velocities. The ballistics target also allows graphical reproduction of the shot cloud outline in three dimensions
Keywords :
ballistics; drag; projectiles; test facilities; transonic flow; 3D graphical reproduction; acoustoelectronic ballistics target; ballistic test facility; distribution of spheres; drag coefficients; ensemble of spheres; fluid resistance; lateral shot distribution; measurement facility; positional information; shot cloud dynamics; shotgun ammunition; timing information; transonic velocity regime;
Journal_Title :
Science, Measurement and Technology, IEE Proceedings -
DOI :
10.1049/ip-smt:19981642
