(C. Лавинга, Дж. Бовлус, H. Кватни, С. Чен, Х. Чжанг, С. Cутрон.
Повышение эффективности и мониторинг состояния артиллерийской
системы среднего калибра с использованием датчика на основе
оптической брэговской волоконной решетки).
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In this paper we present a novel Fiber Bragg Grating based system
to provide real time monitoring of Round Exit Velocity (REV). REV
can be used for automatic fuse setting in air burst munitions and
as an indication of gun system performance. The REV data provided
by this system can also be used to improve aiming accuracy, and to
monitor barrel wear and corrosion. In this research, a prototype
REV measurement system was designed, fabricated and tested on the
25 mm M242 Bushmaster cannon. Live fire tests were conducted in
single shot and burst modes with various service rounds. The
results of these test showed that measured REV was accurate to
within 2-3% of a reference muzzle velocity radar reference system.
The results also showed that REV could be accurately measured for
each round in a burst at the standard M242 burst firing rates of
100 and 200 rounds per minute. The sensor system adds negligible
mass to the weapon system and it is rugged and reliable.
Contents:
Introduction.
Current Techniques for Measurement of REV.
Analysis of REV Measurement Systems for a Field Weapon Application.
Advantages of Fiber Optic Based Sensors System for REV Measurement.
OFREV system design.
Inteal Ballistic Phenomenon.
Optical System Design and Principle of Operation.
Prototype System Fabrication.
Arrangement of FBG Strain Sensors on M242 Gun Barrel.
Live-fire testing of Optical Fiber Round Velocity (OFREV) measurement system.
Testing Description and Procedures.
Testing Description and Results.
Single Shot Firing Mode Tests.
Burst Shot Mode Firing Tests.
Conclusions.
Introduction.
Current Techniques for Measurement of REV.
Analysis of REV Measurement Systems for a Field Weapon Application.
Advantages of Fiber Optic Based Sensors System for REV Measurement.
OFREV system design.
Inteal Ballistic Phenomenon.
Optical System Design and Principle of Operation.
Prototype System Fabrication.
Arrangement of FBG Strain Sensors on M242 Gun Barrel.
Live-fire testing of Optical Fiber Round Velocity (OFREV) measurement system.
Testing Description and Procedures.
Testing Description and Results.
Single Shot Firing Mode Tests.
Burst Shot Mode Firing Tests.
Conclusions.