| Integrated Semiconductor-based Diagnostics System for Multiplexed Genomic Amplification and Electrochemical Detection of Biothreat Agents |
Jan-2009 |
85 pages |
| Authors:
Kia Peyvan; David L Danley; COMBIMATRIX CORP MUKILTEO WA
|
 | This contract effort focused on the development of an automated, cartridge-based genotyping system that integrates a multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay with a semiconductor microarray that uses electrochemical detection to identify biothreat agents. The DX-100 Genotyping Cartridge System has three subcomponents: a disposable cartridge, the cartridge processing instrument, and a personal computer. The alpha prototype is compact and solid state (no optics) and has a simple three step operation: ... |
|
| Qualification of Trivalent Chromate as a Hexavalent Chromate Alternative for Propellant and Cartridge Actuated Devices |
28-Jul-2008 |
62 pages |
| Authors:
Harry L Archer; NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER INDIAN HEAD DIV MD
|
| A low toxicity trivalent chromate conversion coating (TCP) over a zinc-phosphate conversion coat was qualified to replace toxic hexavalent chromate conversion coating (CCC) on zinc-nickel plated steel. Unpainted test panels exhibited at least 42 days of resistance to cyclic salt fog. These panels lasted at least 4 days when subjected to cyclic sulfur dioxide and cyclic salt fog testing with full red rust evident on the seventh day. Painted and ... |
|
| The Army's M-4 Carbine: Background and Issues for Congress |
30-May-2008 |
|
| Authors:
Andrew Feickert; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
|
 | The M-4 carbine is the Army's 5 primary individual combat weapon for infantry units. The M-4 uses a direct gas impingement system that blows carbon from the fired cartridge back into the weapon's receiver, which can lead to weapon malfunctions. The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is replacing its M-4s with the Special Operations Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR). It is a modular weapon with a short-stroke piston system which estimates ... |
|
| 120mm LOS-MP Line of Sight Multi-Purpose |
NOV 2006 |
19 pages |
| Authors:
Eric Scheper; Matt Hall; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL NJ
|
| BRIEF OUTLINE: * Program Overview (Exit Criteria) * XM1069 Design (Process, Cartridge, Warhead, Fuze, Data Link) * XM1069 Testing (Warhead, Structural, Concrete Wall, Anti-Personnel) * CONCLUSION. |
|
| Next-Generation Thermo-Electric Digital Time Delay Device. Replacement for Current Pyrotechnic Delay Cartridges |
25 OCT 2005 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Dave Harrington; Kenneth Hicks; GOODRICH CORP PHOENIX AZ AIRCRAFT INTERIOR PRODUCTS PROPULSION
|
| What is the digital time delay or DTD? (1) A new thermo-electric device which can directly replace many existing pyrotechnic time delay cartridges. (2) Requires no external source of power and does not contain batteries. (3) Provides order of magnitude improvement in timing accuracy. How does it operate? (1) It converts heat energy into electric power using a thermoelectric module. (2) It uses a low power digital micro-controller with a ... |
|
| Rigorous Mathematical Modeling of an Adsorption System With Electrothermal Regeneration of the Used Adsorbent |
28 JUL 2005 |
59 pages |
| Authors:
Menka Petkovska; Danijela Antov-Bozalo; Ana Markovic; BELGRADE UNIV (YUGOSLAVIA)
|
| The general objective of the project is fundamental mathematical modeling of a complex TSA system with electrothermal desorption step, with adsorbers assembled of one or more activated carbon fiber clot (ACFC) cartridge-type, radial flow fixed beds and with in-vessel condensation of the desorbed vapor. During the first stage of the project, a mathematical model of a single cartridge without condensation was developed and used for simulation. the objective of this, ... |
|
| Integration of Sensor Technologies into Respirator Vapor Cartridges as End-of-Service-Life Indicators: Literature and Manufacturer's Review and Research Roadmap |
06 MAY 2005 |
37 pages |
| Authors:
Susan L. Rose-Pehrsson; Monica L. Williams; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
|
| This report provides a state-of-the-art review of sensor integration into respirator vapor cartridges for end-of-service-life indication (ESLI). The study identifies current research and available products for use as ESLI. In addition, this report provides a road map for research and development to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL). The approach was to conduct a literature survey and to have detailed discussions ... |
|
| Journal of Special Operations Medicine. Volume 5, Edition 1, Winter 2005 |
Jan-2005 |
105 pages |
| Authors:
Frank K Butler; Michelle DuGuay; Wamer J Anderson; JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS UNIV HURLBURT FIELD FL
|
| Partial contents: The Military To Military Connection: Combating HIV/AIDS among African Militaries Part II: Bridging the Training Gap with Special Operations Forces, Bad Decisions, Poor Outcomes: A Model to Explain Why Some Threatening Events Become Worse, The Esophageal-Tracheal Combitube: A review of the device and its application in the SOF environment, The Impact of Hypoxia and Hyperventilation on Outcome after Paramedic Rapid Sequence Intubation of Severely Head-Injured Patients, Headaches, Introduction ... |
|
| Domestic Preparedness Program: Sarin (GB) and Mustard (HD) Challenge and Protection Factor (PF) Testing of the Essex Plus 10 Escape Hood |
DEC 2004 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
Lee E. Campbell; Adam D. Seiple; EDGEWOOD CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL CENTER ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
|
| An escape hood was tested to assess its capability to protect in a chemical warfare (CW) agent environment. Sarin and mustard vapor tests were performed, and there were breakthroughs during the 65-min tests. The hood was also tested to assess its ability to protect the wearer from an aerosolized threat. Human test subjects donned the hoods and entered a corn oil aerosol chamber. Tests were halted due to subjects experiencing ... |
|
| Domestic Preparedness Program: Sarin (GB) and Mustard (HD) Challenge and Protection Factor (PF) Testing of Escape Hoods, Draeger Defendair and Fume Free Quick Mask 2000 |
NOV 2004 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
Lee E. Campbell; Adam D. Seiple; EDGEWOOD CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL CENTER ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
|
| Two escape hood designs (Draeger DefendAir and the Fume Free Quick Mask 2000) were tested to assess their capability to protect in a chemical warfare (CW) agent environment. Sarin and mustard vapor tests were performed on both types of hoods, and there were no breakthroughs during the 65-min tests. The hoods were also tested to assess their ability to protect the wearer from an aerosolized threat. Human test subjects donned ... |
|
| Domestic Preparedness: Sarin Vapor Challenge and Corn Oil Protection Factor (PF) Testing of the CB40 CNR Full Face Respirator |
JUL 2004 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Lee E. Campbell; Raymond R. Lins; Alex G. Pappas; Adam D. Seiple; EDGEWOOD CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL CENTER ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
|
| Results of performance testing of the CB4O CNR Air Purifying Full Face Respirator are described. Three series of tests were performed: (1) breakthrough time determinations of cartridges/canisters against sarin (GB), (2) GB vapor breakthrough determination of entire system using manikin headform and simulated breathing, and (3) corn-oil protection factor determinations of system using human subjects. Results indicate that canisters provide adequate resistance to GB breakthrough against high-concentration challenges, and that ... |
|
| Launch Dynamics of the XM1002 Cartridge, 120-mm Target Practice Multipurpose Projectile, TPMP-T |
SEP 2003 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
James F. Newill; James Garner; Anthony Farina; Rollie Dohrn; Dipak Kamdar; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
|
| This report details the launch performance of the experimental XM1OO2. The study compares the accuracy performance of candidate XMlOO2 designs to aid the development. The results show significant differences in launch characteristic of the two types of projectiles, which are related to their transverse moment of inertia. |
|
| Protection Factor Testing of the 3M Breathe Easy (BE-10) Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) |
SEP 2003 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
Adam D. Selple; Alex G. Pappas; EDGEWOOD CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL CENTER ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
|
| This report describes the results of the performance testing of the 3M Breathe Easy (BE-10) Powered Air Purifying Respirator. A series of tests were performed to determine the corn-oil protection factors using human subjects. |
|
| Protection Factor Testing of the 3M Breathe Easy (BE-10) Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) |
MAY 2003 |
24 pages |
| Authors:
Adam D. Seiple; Alex G. Pappas; EDGEWOOD CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL CENTER ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
|
| Results of performance testing of the 3M Breathe Easy (BE-10) PAPR is described. A series of tests were performed to determine the corn-oil protection factors using human subjects. |
|
| Domestic Preparedness Program: Sarin Vapor Challenge and Corn Oil Protection Factor (PF) Testing of Commercial Air-Purifying Negative Pressure Respirators |
MAY 2003 |
31 pages |
| Authors:
Lee E. Campbell; Ray Lins; Alex G. Pappas; EDGEWOOD CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL CENTER ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
|
| Results of performance testing of commercial air-purifying negative pressure respirators (NPR) are described. Three series of tests were performed: (1) breakthrough time determinations of cartridges/canisters against Sarin (GB), (2) GB vapor breakthrough determination of entire NPR systems using mankind headform and simulated breathing, and (3) corn-oil protection factor determinations of NPR systems using human subjects. Results indicate that cartridges provide adequate resistance to GB breakthrough against high- concentration challenges. However, ... |
|
| Domestic Preparedness Program: Phase 2 Sarin Vapor Challenge and Corn Oil Protection Factor (PF) Testing of Commercial Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Systems and Cartridges |
APR 2003 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
Lee E. Campbell; Ray Lins; Alex G. Pappas; EDGEWOOD CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL CENTER ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
|
| Results of performance testing of commercial powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) systems and cartridges are described. Three series of tests were performed: (1) breakthrough time determinations of cartridges against Sarin (GB); (2) GB vapor penetration determination of entire PAPR systems using manikin headform and simulated breathing; and (3) corn-oil protection factor determinations of PAPR systems using human subjects. Results indicate that cartridges provide complete penetration resistance against 200 mg/m(3) GB ... |
|
| Journal of Special Operations Medicine, Volume 3, Edition 2 |
Jan-2003 |
89 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS UNIV HURLBURT FIELD FL
|
| The Journal of Special Operations Medicine is an authorized official quarterly publication of the United States Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. It is in no way associated with the civilian Special Operations Medical Association (SOMA). Our mission is to promote the professional development of Special Operations medical personnel by providing a forum for the examination of the latest advancements in medicine. Articles in this issue include topics ... |
|
| Ammunition Suite for the FCS Multi-role Armament and Ammunition System (MRAAS) |
20 JUN 2001 |
|
| Authors:
Ernie Logsdon; ARMY TANK-AUTOMOTIVE COMMAND WARREN MI
|
|
| Residential Exposure from Inhalation of Air Emissions from the M856 5. 56-mm Tracer Cartridge |
15 JUN 2001 |
62 pages |
| Authors:
Hsieng-Ye Chang; Stafford Coakley; ARMY CENTER FOR HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ENGINE
|
| This assessment evaluated the potential for human health effects to offsite residents breathing air emissions following use of the 5.56mm Tracer Cartridge. This document present the evaluation of the potential for adverse human health effects to the offsite residents breathing air emissions following the use of military firing ranges during training exercises. Study results showed no potential for health risks to the hypothetical resident from inhalation of air emissions from ... |
|
| Training Munitions Health Risk Assessment NO. 39-EJ-1485-00 Residential Exposure from Inhalation of Air Emissions from the M862 5.56-MM Practice Cartridge Department of Defense Indentification Code: A065 |
15 JUN 2001 |
61 pages |
| Authors:
Hsieng-Ye Chang; Stafford D. Coakley; ARMY CENTER FOR HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ENGINE
|
| This assessment evaluated the potential for human health effects to offsite residents breathing air emissions following use of the 5.56mm Practice Cartridge. This document present the evaluation of the potential for adverse human health effects to the offsite residents breathing air emissions following the use of military firing ranges during training exercises. Study results showed no potential for health risks to the hypothetical resident from inhalation of air emissions from ... |
|
| Residential Exposure from Inhalation of Air Emissions From the M17 .50 Caliber Tracer Cartridge, Department of Defense Identification Code: A571 |
15 JUN 2001 |
82 pages |
| Authors:
Laura Peters; Stafford Coakley; Joleen Mobley; ARMY CENTER FOR HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ENGINE
|
| This assessment evaluated the potential for human health effects to offsite residents breathing air emissions following use of the M17 .50 Caliber Tracer Cartridge. This document present the evaluation of the potential for adverse human health effects to the offsite residents breathing air emissions following the use of military firing ranges during training exercises. Study results showed no potential for health risks to the hypothetical resident from inhalation of air ... |
|
| Comparison Between the M256 120-MM Tank Cannon Jump Test Experiments and ARL's Gun Dynamics Simulation Codes for Prototype KE |
26 APR 2001 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
J. F. Newill; B. J. Guidos; C. D. Livecchia; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
|
| The interaction between the gun system and projectile cannot be directly measured during the launch event, leaving the interaction to be inferred from the exit state conditions of the projectile through various recording devices. The only direct means of studying the in-bore motion of the projectile and projectile-gun system interaction is through numerical simulation. The best approach for validation of the Army Research Laboratory's (ARL) gun-projectile dynamic simulation codes is ... |
|
| Slingatron: A High Velocity Rapid Fire Sling |
26 APR 2001 |
18 pages |
| Authors:
D. A. Tidman; ADVANCED LAUNCH CORP MCLEAN VA
|
| The mechanics of a spiral slingatron mass accelerator is discussed, together with some experiments to measure the sliding friction and mass loss of projectiles in such a machine. The potential utility of this machine for defense applications is also discussed, including examples of 1 kg and 50 kg projectiles launched at 3 km/sec. The device appears capable of high launch velocity with repetitive fire without over-heating the steel guide tube, ... |
|
| Multi-Role Aviation Weapon System (MRAWS) Trade Study |
11 APR 2001 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Henry Zandberg; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL NJ
|
| This report on the Multi-Role Aviation Weapon System (MRAWS) Trade Study consists of 20 presentation slides presented at Proceedings of the 36th Annual Gun & Ammunition Symposium & Exhibition held on 9- 12 April 2001. The symposium was sponsored by NDIA. |
|
| A High Capacity Advanced Fuel Filtration System |
15 NOV 2000 |
46 pages |
| Authors:
Chang-Wei Jen; MECHANICAL SOLUTIONS IN PARSIPPANY NJ
|
| This project demonstrated the feasibility of an innovative design that combines a water-selective, cross-flow filtration (CFF), and a high capacity spiral-wound membrane element design into an integrated and individually contained filter cartridge. The filtration unit is composed of the individually contained cartridges (module). The modular design makes the upgrade and down-grade of the system capacity very flexible. Several potential hydrophobic membranes were tested, and the ... |
|
| Ordnance Deformer Engineering Tests |
MAY 2000 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
Willian R. Meyer; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER MCALESTER OK VALIDATION ENGINEERING DIV
|
| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center (DAC), Validation Engineering Division (SOSAC-DEV), was tasked by Headquarters, Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics (ODCSLOG), to conduct engineering tests on CP Manufacturing, Inc., OD5000 Ordnance Deformers and Bouldin & Lawson, Rotary Drum Ordnance Deformers that are being utilized in the demilitarization of spent ammunition brass cartridges. The objective of this evaluation was to identify any safety ... |
|
| Domestic Preparedness: Sarin Vapor Challenge and Corn Oil Protection Factor (PF) Testing of Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Systems and Cartridges |
APR 2000 |
|
| Authors:
Lee E. Campbell; Alex G. Pappas; EDGEWOOD CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL CENTER ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
|
| Under the Domestic Preparedness (DP) Expert Assistance Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Evaluation Program, The U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) was tasked to perform testing of commercial Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Systems and Cartridges. The following three tests were conducted: (1) Sarin breakthrough testing of cartridges; (2) Sarin breakthrough of cartridges and face piece seals using a manikin headform equipped with simulated-breathing pumps ... |
|
| Domestic Preparedness: Sarin Vapor Challenge and Corn Oil Protection Factor (PF) Testing of Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Systems and Cartridges |
MAR 1999 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
Lee E. Campbell; Alex G. Pappas; EDGEWOOD CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL CENTER ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
|
| The first objective of the task was to determine the protection potential of the PAPRs against the organophosphorus nerve agent, Sarin (GB). GB is the standard nerve agent used in military testing. It is the most volatile of the nerve agents and hence more suitable for vapor testing. There are presently no standardized qualification procedures developed for these types of applications. Therefore, a draft version of procedures developed by the ... |
|
| Behavior of Large Quantities of Hazard Division 1.2 Ammunition in Fires |
FEB 1999 |
269 pages |
| Authors:
W. D. Houchins; M. M. Swisdak Jr.; M. J. Gould; NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER DAHLGREN DIV VA
|
| At present, the quantity-distance (Q-D) requirements for open storage of Hazard Division (HD) 1.2 ammunition are different in the U.S., the United Kingdom (UK), and NATO. In 1989, NATO AC/258 (Group of Experts on the Safety Aspects of Transportation and Storage of Military Ammunition and Explosives) began an effort to review HD 1.2 Q-D requirements with the objective of reconciling the different approaches. However, test data to support the effort ... |
|
| Laser Ignition in a Medium-Caliber Gun: A Study of Igniter Influence on Action Time |
JAN 1999 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
Richard A. Beyer; John M. Hirlinger; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
|
| Laboratory experiments and 30-mm-caliber gun tests have been pursued in order to explore the action time of the M230 gun using laser ignition. The laboratory tests explored the response of black powder (BP) to energy levels from 0.2 to 0.5 J. Tests with class 5 and class 7 BP show that response will probably not be fast enough to use BP as the primary initiator for ... |
|
| Low Cost Environmentally Friendly Flare |
01 SEP 1998 |
|
| Authors:
Donald E. LaGrange; Dennis D. Deckard; Douglas A. Schulte; DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC
|
| Aerial training flare or flare simulator comprising a polymeric case, a biodegradable polymeric candle housing, and a candle comprising a pyrotechnic illuminant and an environmentally friendly, fast-burning ignition composition. An expulsion cartridge ejects the candle and the candle housing while the case is retained on the launching aircraft. The only major component of the flare which falls to earth is the partially melted candle housing, which is biodegradable and thus ... |
|
| Demilitarization Plan for XM767 Infrared Illuminating Round |
AUG 1998 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
E. D. Shoua; Paul Betts; Diane Scheneck; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL NJ WARHEADS ENERGETICS AND COMBAT SUP
|
| This report contains an evaluation of the current demilitarization plan of the XM767 infrared illuminating round and provides recommendations for implementing an alternate method that involves the adoption of a chemical recovery process to recycle the illuminating composition. Although the use of open burning/open detonation (OB/OD) is the primary methods for destroying obsolete pyrotechnic rounds because of its simplicity and low cost, the recommended ... |
|
| Ammunition Cartridge With Reduced Propellant Charge. |
23 JUN 1998 |
|
| Authors:
Fred W. Watson; DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC
|
| An ammunition cartridge having a reduced propellant charge and an initial reduced cartridge volume is provided. The cartridge volume is reduced by partially filling the cartridge case with a foam filler using a male mold form. the male mold form is sized to provide the desired propellant volume and tapered to maintain the desired cartridge pressure during the propellant burn. Alternately, the foam filler may be formed externally and inserted ... |
|
| Testing and Evaluation of the i-STAT Blood Gas Analyzer |
MAY 1998 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Douglas S. Townsend; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB BROOKS AFB TX SYSTEMS RESEARCH BRANCH
|
| The i-STAT, Inc., Blood Gas Analyzer is a portable hand-held unit designed to analyze and provide data on human blood. e.g., chemistries and blood gases. The unit use cartridges and a very small amount of blood to analyze various parameters in the blood depending upon the cartridge being used. The unit runs on two 9v lithium batteries and weighs 18.34 ounces, and is 2.52 in. W. X 8.26 in. L. ... |
|
| NSF Equipment Verification Testing Plan. Bag Filters and Cartridge Filters |
21 APR 97 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
NSF INTERNATIONAL ANN ARBOR MI
|
| This document is the NSF Equipment Verification Testing Plan for evaluation of water treatment equipment utilizing bag filters or cartridge filters. This Testing Plan is to be used as a guide in the development of the Manufacturer Field Operations Document for testing bag filtration or cartridge filtration equipment, within the structure provided by the NSF Protocol Document, "Protocol for Equipment Verification Testing for Physical Removal of Microbiological and Particulate Contaminants." ... |
|
| Department of the Air Force, Procurement Program. Fiscal Years 1998/1999 Budget Estimates. Procurement of Ammunition |
FEB 97 |
|
| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
|
|
| Firing Data and Result from XM815/X-Rod Fin Slug Test |
OCT 96 |
55 pages |
| Authors:
David H. Lyon; John DiFucci; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
|
| The U.S. Army is developing a tank main gun cartridge referred to as X-Rod. The X-Rod munition combines a kinetic energy projectile with a rocket motor booster and on-board guidance system. This ammunition is designed to provide a high probability of kill out to extended ranges. One portion of this program is the development of a fin system to provide the projectile with the required aerodynamic stability. This system must ... |
|
| Evaluation of a Transportable Hot-Gas Decontamination System for the Decontamination of Explosives-Contaminated Debris & Piping. Validation Test Report. Volume II, Appendices A-D |
SEP 96 |
|
| Authors:
Roy F. Weston; WESTON (ROY F) INC WEST CHESTER PA
|
| Partial contents: -Sampling and Analytical Methods Used During Validation Testing -Validation Test Spiking Logs -Post-Treatment Sampling for Explosives - Analytical Results for Furnace Runs 1-17 - Analytical Results for Duplicate Samples Taken During Test Runs 3-15 -Post-Treatment Sampling Explosives Worksheets |
|
| Operations and Maintenance Support for the CTC Archive: CTC Archive Data Catalog |
AUG 96 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
John Mulshine; Stan Hutton; BDM FEDERAL INC SEASIDE CA
|
| The CTC Archive houses training data from the three tactical CTCs: the Combat Maneuver Training Center (CMTC), Hohenfels, Germany, the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), Fort Polk, Louisiana, and the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California. The Active Archive presently contains more than four fiscal years worth of data from each CTC, consisting of the following data sources: (1) After Action Review (AAR) Videocassettes; (2) Communication Tapes; (3) Digital ... |
|
| The Effects of Recoil on Shooter Performance |
MAY 96 |
70 pages |
| Authors:
W. H. Harper; P. H. Ellis; W. E. Hanlon; R. P. Merkey; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
|
| This research was performed to investigate the effects that weapon recoil has on aiming accuracy and on the number of shots soldiers are willing to fire. The research also investigates the possible benefits of adding a recoil- mitigating device to high recoil weapons. One hundred five soldiers were assigned to one of seven test groups, with each group firing only one of the test weapons. Five of the test weapons ... |
|
| Pulsed Power, Plasma, and Interior Ballistic Simulations for Application to Electrothermal-Chemical Guns |
MAR 96 |
40 pages |
| Authors:
Gary L. Katulka; William F. Oberle; Gloria P. Wren; Jeffrey Okamitsu; Neale A. Messina; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
|
| Recently the development of a PC-based, end to end electrothermal chemical (ETC) gun ballistic simulation code called the pulsed power plasma interior ballistics (PPIB) was completed. PPIB is a time dependent, lumped parameter, electrothermal chemical gun ballistic simulator which has a one dimensional plasma submodel. The PPIB code is used to simulate the three main subsystems of the overall ETC gun system, including the pulse power subsystem, the plasma cartridge, ... |
|
| Single Column Pyrotechnic Delay |
MAR 96 |
39 pages |
| Authors:
Wayne W. Smith; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL N J FIRE SUPPORT ARMAMENT CENTER
|
| In the past, rocket assisted artillery projectiles used dual column pyrotechnic delays as a mechanism for igniting the rocket motor. The development of a single column pyrotechnic delay is discussed. Design methodology and results of testing are also discussed. |
|
| Ammunition Cartridge with Reduced Propellant Charge. |
14 AUG 1995 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Fred W. Watson Jr; DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC
|
| An ammunition cartridge having a reduced propellant charge and an initial reduced cartridge volume is provided. The cartridge volume is reduced by partially filling the cartridge case with a foam filler using a male mold form. The male mold form is sized to provide the desired propellant volume and tapered to maintain the desired cartridge pressure during the propellant burn. Alternately, the foam filler may be formed externally and inserted ... |
|
| Single Spring Bolt Lock and Cartridge Ejector. |
14 AUG 1995 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
Michael M. Canaday; DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC
|
| A combination bolt lock and cartridge ejector mechanism for a small arm is provided. The mechanism has a hollow cylindrical bolt lock having slots cut through the cylinder and having beveled shoulder on the bolt engaging end. The cartridge ejector is also slotted and fits inside the hollow bolt lock. A single spring inside the bolt lock operates both the bolt lock and the cartridge ejector. A retaining pin secures ... |
|
| Breech Bolt and Lock Assembly. |
14 AUG 1995 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Michael Canaday; DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC
|
| A breech bolt and lock assembly for a gas-operated firearm is provided. The assembly is contained within a bolt housing which in turn contains a bolt operating spring and a two-part bolt mechanism. The two-part bolt has a cylindrical outer bolt which encloses the inner bolt and firing pin. A second spring operates the firing pin. During firing, the inertia of the firing pin and inner bolt prevents ... |
|
| Test and Evaluation of the Universal Pretreatment Units, Phase II |
AUG 95 |
|
| Authors:
Ted Kuepper; Mark Miller; Mark Silbernagel; Bill Varnava; NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SERVICE CENTER PORT HUENEME CA
|
| The military use diatomaceous earth (DE) filters and Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit (ROWPU) for treatment of water for potable usage. these systems utilize direct filtration of water obtained from a river, lake, ocean, or other source. Direct filtration of these sources is preferred when water turbidity is less than 10 Nephlometric Turbidity Units (NTUs) and there is no significant quantity of silt, algae, microorganisms or oil present in the ... |
|
| On Demand, Non-Halon, Fire Extinguishing Systems. |
20 JUN 1995 |
|
| Authors:
Benjamin D. Smith; DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC
|
| A system and process for on-demand generation of inert, non-flammable gases and water vapor to decrease the available atmospheric oxygen in the ullage of a hydrocarbon fuel storage tank to a level that will not support combustion of the hydrocarbon fuel, is disclosed. One, or more, of a variety of non-Halon, fire suppressor charges are selectively contained in one or more gas generating cartridges. The gas generating cartridge(s), when activated, ... |
|
| Firearms Identification Using Pattern Analysis and Computational Modeling |
09 MAY 95 |
73 pages |
| Authors:
Foo S. Jiong; NAVAL ACADEMY ANNAPOLIS MD
|
| This paper describes a computational approach to the analysis of firearms forensic images, in particular, bullet images. Expended bullets usually bear characteristic surface markings associated with the mechanisms of the firearm that fired them. The traditional method of comparing bullet and cartridge markings involves the labor-intensive process of visual identification through a comparison microscope. This project proposes that the same process can be duplicated, and accelerated, using a low-cost video ... |
|
| Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) Testing of Refurbishment Kit for M880 Short Range (SR) Practice Cartridge for 81mm Mortar Packed in a Wood Wirebound Box |
22 SEP 94 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
Yuen H. Lam; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL N J
|
| This report contains test results conducted on the Refurbishment Kits for M880 Short Range Practice Cartridge for 81mm Mortar packaged in a wood wirebound box per drawing 12944155. The tests were conducted in accordance with the requirements of CFR 49. The packaging is submitted for Performance-Oriented Packaging certification. |
|
| Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) Testing of 60mm HE M888 Mortar Cartridge, Packed Sixteen (16) in a Wood Wirebound Box |
07 SEP 94 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Oltea L. Bogdan; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL N J
|
| This report covers the POP tests performed on wood wirebound box fabricated per MIL-B-46506. This wirebound box is being used as shipping and storage container of various 60MM Mortar Cartridges. The wirebound box tested (P/N 9280108) contained two metal containers PA70 (P/N 9252724). Each metal container contained eight cartridges, Each cartridge is packaged in spirally wound fiber container PA73 (P/N 9280110). The tests were conducted in accordance with Performance Oriented ... |
|
Reports by Keyword(s)
CARTRIDGES
