Application of a terminal-ballistics model for estimating munition lethal radius on mortar projectiles and rocket warheads.

Autor: Alan, Catovic, Elvedin, Kljuno
Zdroj: Journal of Defense Modeling & Simulation; Oct2022, Vol. 19 Issue 4, p601-612, 12p
Abstrakt: In our previous work, we developed a new terminal-ballistics model developed for artillery high explosive projectiles with natural fragmentation. Lethal radius is here defined as the distance from the detonation point where the effective fragment (80 J) density is 1 frag/m2. In the model, the vertical position of the projectile upon impact is assumed, which means that the lethal radius defines a circular lethal zone (maximum lethal zone of the projectile on the ground). In the research, presented in this paper, we have applied the model to mortar projectiles and rocket warheads, which have different designs compared with classic artillery projectiles. The results from the model, compared to the available experimental results from the quarter-circular arena (used in our country), showed satisfactory accuracy for these types of munitions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index