Acquisition, simulation, and test replication of weapon firing shock applied to optical sights

Kenneth D. Ball; Dave Gardner

doi:10.1117/12.893298

24 September 2011 Acquisition, simulation, and test replication of weapon firing shock applied to optical sights

Kenneth D. Ball, Dave Gardner

Proceedings Volume 8125, Optomechanics 2011: Innovations and Solutions; 81250L (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.893298
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2011, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

With the ever increasing desire for range and delivery capabilities of ballistic defence equipment, weapons and sight systems are constantly evolving in complexity. As a result current systems now incorporate more sophisticated technology than ever before. This paper describes the non-intrusive mechanical field data acquisition and subsequent analysis and test integration techniques performed on complex opto-mechanical weapon mounted systems. As a result of physical acquisition, innovative techniques have been developed to enable the synthesis of the transient recordings for the purpose of finite element analysis. Further investigations have revealed new possibilities in applying more accurately controlled 'in house' loads, for low cost representative test purposes.

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Kenneth D. Ball and Dave Gardner "Acquisition, simulation, and test replication of weapon firing shock applied to optical sights", Proc. SPIE 8125, Optomechanics 2011: Innovations and Solutions, 81250L (24 September 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.893298

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