Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 2/2013: 194-201

Using Muzzle Velocity Sensors under Conditions of Czech ArtilleryReviewed - Review

Prof. Ing. Ladislav Potužák, CSc., npor. Ing. Karel Šilinger

This article deals with new methods able to establish the change of initial projectile velocity, caused by barrel attrition within the artillery of the Army of the Czech Republic. After the evaluation of current situation with the use of the device for measuring the loading depth, this article recommends to implement the muzzle velocity sensor or to establish the change of initial projectile velocity, caused by barrel attrition, taking into account and using the clarifying correction.

Keywords: Initial projectile velocity, change of initial projectile velocity, change of initial projectile velocity caused by barrel attrition, muzzle velocity sensor, field artillery of the Army of the Czech Republic.

Published: June 15, 2013  Show citation