Ballistics Testing
February 26, 2018Ballistics testing is an essential part of the production of a variety of products. What is ballistics testing, what is it used for and how is it applied? What Is Ballistics Testing? Ballistics is defined as the study and science...
Solicitation Alert: SPEAR Family of Tactical Headborne Systems Coxswain Helmet System
May 15, 2017Solicitation Title: SPEAR Family of Tactical Headborne Systems Coxswain Helmet System Issued by: U.S. Special Operations Command Solicitation Number: H92222-17-R-027 Solicitation Location: Click here for Solicitation Issued: 12 May 2017 Response Date: 25 July 2017 Other details/instructions: This is only...
Solicitation Alert: Naval Security Forces Vests IDIQ
May 3, 2017The Solicitation Reminder is a service of NTS Wichita and Chesapeake Testing divisions to help our customers uncover Federal Business Opportunities. We hope that you find this a valuable benefit of your partnership with us. Solicitation Title: Naval Security...
Solicitation Alert: Plate Carrier System, Generation II, and Components
October 17, 2016Solicitation Title: Plate Carrier System, Generation II, and Components Issued by: DLA Troop Support Solicitation Number: SPE1C1-16-R-0172 Solicitation Location: Click here for Solicitation Issued: 6 October 2016 Response Date: 21 November 2016 First Technical Factor: Ballistic Test Results and Areal...
Methodology for Transient Thermal Analysis of Machine Gun Barrels Subjected to Burst Firing Schedules
August 1, 2016Authors: Ryan Hill and Logan McLeod This work presents a method for simulating the heating of machine gun barrels during burst firings. The method utilizes a two-dimensional axisymmetric finite element model which solves the highly transient convection input on the...
Analysis of Inter-Chamber Energy and Mass Transport in High-Low Pressure Gun Systems
August 1, 2016Authors: Ryan Hill and Logan McLeod Two assumptions are often made by lumped-parameter codes in the analysis of dual-chamber guns: (1) that the gas enters the large chamber at the propellant flame temperature, and (2) that the flow between the...