{"title":"Hazardous Substance Detection in Water Environments using Neutron Beams: the SABAT Project","authors":"M. Silarski","doi":"10.5604/01.3001.0013.4804","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.4804","url":null,"abstract":"The ever-increasing risk of terrorist attacks is a stimulus for seeking new, more effective danger detection methods. The article describes new methods of detecting hazardous materials based on the interaction between neutrons and matter. The status of the design of the device for detecting hazardous materials in water environments based on these methods, currently in development at the Jagiellonian University (Kraków, Poland), will be presented as well.","PeriodicalId":52820,"journal":{"name":"Problemy Mechatroniki","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46881435","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Research of ERAWA-1 and ERAWA-2 Reactive Cassettes","authors":"A. Wisniewski","doi":"10.5604/01.3001.0013.4801","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.4801","url":null,"abstract":"In the paper there are presented general parameters of shaped charge projectiles (SC) and explosively formed projectiles (EFP), designed for destroying of armed vehicles, and parameters of explosive reactive armours (ERA), which significantly increase capability of protection of rolled homogeneous armour (RHA) against piercing by these projectiles. There are shown examples of destruction of tanks not protected by the ERA. Their parameters are presented on the base of ERAWA-1 and ERAWA-2 Polish reactive cassettes for PT-91 Hard tank. There are described the following requirements: capability of protection of ERAWA-1 and ERAWA-2 cassettes as a result of reaction in the static test of shaped charge projectiles PG-7 and 125 mm BK-14M, effect in the dynamic test of 125 mm BM-15 projectile that pierces through due to its kinetic energy, and resistance to detonation of the cassettes fired by 12.7×107 mm AP B-32 projectiles. There are demonstrated results of the resistance to detonation of the neighboring ERAWA cassettes in case of detonation of the central cassette in the panel. \u0000\u0000There are presented results of test of resistance to detonation of the ERAWA cassettes while burning on them flammable material (gasoline, napalm), \u0000and resistance to detonation of the cassettes dropped from 3 m height onto a hard substrate of RHA. The safe distance for humans after detonation of the projectile and ERAWA-2 cassette was also tested.\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":52820,"journal":{"name":"Problemy Mechatroniki","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45168892","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experimental and Theoretical Determination of Water-Jet Velocity for Disruptor Application Using High Speed Videography","authors":"B. Parate, S. Chandel, H. Shekhar, Viwek Mahto","doi":"10.5604/01.3001.0013.2114","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.2114","url":null,"abstract":"Experimental and theoretical determination of water-jet velocity using high speed videography for disruptor application is reported in this paper. Water-jet disruptor extensively uses the water as a liquid projectile. It helps to destroy improvised explosive devices (IEDs) or explosive devices (EDs) by breaking detonating cord in the system, making it non-operational. The use of such system against suspected objects is \u0000a fashion that continues to be met tremendous achievement. Such a device is also known as explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) disruptor. It is used by bomb technicians or squad to make disable and/or neutralize at a safe distance. The primary purpose of an EOD disruptor is to remotely open or provide destruction to suspected objects. To “remotely open” is to open the suspect objects, exposing their contents. “Provide destruction” means penetrating, cutting, or removing the components of the fusing system in order to make them disable. \u0000A secondary purpose of a disruptor is to create a means of access (for example, through a window or door of vehicle or into a trunk). Double and single base propellants are used in the experimental trials for assessing water-jet velocities. An attempt has been made to validate the water-jet velocity using experimentally high speed videography for the first time and making its theoretical analysis by conducting the various trials at a laboratory with different propellants. The stand-off distance between disruptor and target is 0.5 m. This kind of research work is not reported in open access till the date. This is the newness of this research work. The experimental water-jet velocity for single base propellant varies from 349.63 to 503.56 m/s and for double base propellant it varies from 515.07 to 890 m/s. The theoretical water-jet velocity for single base and double base propellant works out to be as 616.44 m/s and 692.62 m/s respectively. From this research study, it is concluded that there is good agreement between theoretical and experimental results.\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":52820,"journal":{"name":"Problemy Mechatroniki","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49452180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analysis of Thermal Decomposition of Solid Rocket Propellants","authors":"M. Cegła, J. Zmywaczyk, P. Koniorczyk","doi":"10.5604/01.3001.0013.2115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.2115","url":null,"abstract":"The paper presents results of thermal decomposition analysis of selected solid rocket propellants. Homogeneous propellant PAC and heterogeneous propellant H2 were subjected to simultaneous thermal analysis with the use of NETZSCH STA 2500 Regulus device with five heating rates of 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 and 15 K/min. The method combines TG, DTG and DTA analytical techniques in a single measurement. The aim of the conducted experiments was to study thermal decomposition of these energetic materials as well as to determine activation energy of the decomposition process and the preconditioning factor from the TG curves. \u0000The tested materials properties and chemical composition along with a brief description of the experimental procedure are described. The inverse procedure of calculating the activation energy, based on the Ozawa-Flynn-Wall model is described. Finally, the results of thermal decomposition of two tested solid rocket propellants are presented along with maximum decomposition rates and percentage of mass loss.\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":52820,"journal":{"name":"Problemy Mechatroniki","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43967632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Monitor for Anti-Aircraft Guidance and Observation Systems","authors":"Rafał Kruk, Zbigniew Rempała","doi":"10.5604/01.3001.0013.2121","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.2121","url":null,"abstract":"The paper presents a discussion on the issue of possible acceleration of radiolocation signal processing algorithms in seekers using graphics processing units. A concept and implementation examples of algorithms performing digital data filtering on general purpose central and graphics processing units are introduced. The results of performance comparison of central and graphics processing units during computing discrete convolution are presented at the end of the paper.\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":52820,"journal":{"name":"Problemy Mechatroniki","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45115276","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L. Baranowski, B. Gadomski, P. Majewski, J. Szymonik
{"title":"A Concept of Live Fire Testing to Identify the Aerodynamic Factors of a 35-mm AA Projectile","authors":"L. Baranowski, B. Gadomski, P. Majewski, J. Szymonik","doi":"10.5604/01.3001.0013.2118","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.2118","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a generic algorithm designed to identify aerodynamic factors among the data specified in firing tables and projectile flight parameter data recorded during live fire tests. The algorithm and the concept of live fire testing shown here allow developing a mathematical model of projectile trajectory in the form of a modified motion model of a point mass. Potential applications of the model include fire control systems.\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":52820,"journal":{"name":"Problemy Mechatroniki","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48758936","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Design and Testing of a Sensor Data Processing Unit for Dual-Control Missile Demonstrator","authors":"W. Bużantowicz, Jan Pietrasieński","doi":"10.5604/01.3001.0013.2120","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.2120","url":null,"abstract":"The article discusses aspects of the design and testing of a sensor data processing unit whose function relates to the static and dynamic stabilization of a missile airframe. The authors present a mathematical model of dual-control missile dynamics, along with the autopilot implemented on the basis of two feedback loops – from acceleration and from angular rate of the airframe. The draft of the sensor data processing unit is presented in the form of three PCB packages, with connections for the installation of electronic components. In addition, a laboratory stand used in the experimental research, as well as selected results for the device are described.\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":52820,"journal":{"name":"Problemy Mechatroniki","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43607973","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modal Analysis of Medium Calibre Barrels","authors":"P. Lisý, L. Bridik","doi":"10.5604/01.3001.0013.2113","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.2113","url":null,"abstract":"The paper deals with modal analysis of the two different medium calibre barrel weapons. At present time PC software which are based on FEM modal analysis enable not only create a new design but also check old design how be up to standard on the fire accuracy. Also at this time is big boom to make new armour personal carriers which are equipped with the medium weapon calibre systems. Many of them use standard design of bedding the barrel to the weapon case, however also they are created in new weapon design. The modal analysis is powerful method to describe their vibration properties which have the cardinal influence on the accuracy of fire. The barrels were modelled as 3-D objects with next configuration with aim to obtain right results and their mutual comparison. Figure 1-3 show design of the solved barrels. Modal analysis was performed by LS-DYNA software using iterative Lanczos method. In Tables 1-5, the natural frequencies for these barrels and their modifications and their corresponding own shapes are listed. Next Figures 4, 7-10, 12 show the courses natural frequencies versus modes. In Figure 11 are shown the modal shapes of the modified cylindrical weapon barrel with the armature.","PeriodicalId":52820,"journal":{"name":"Problemy Mechatroniki","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48025110","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sławomir Czubaj, A. Sibilska-Mroziewicz, E. Ładyżyńska-Kozdraś
{"title":"A Concept for Application of Hall Sensors in Measurement of Magnetic Field over Magnetic Catapult Tracks","authors":"Sławomir Czubaj, A. Sibilska-Mroziewicz, E. Ładyżyńska-Kozdraś","doi":"10.5604/01.3001.0013.2116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.2116","url":null,"abstract":"The growing demand for commercial unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) requires that innovative technical solutions for the critical aspects of UAV servicing, must be researched. The magnetic catapult discussed in this work is an interesting alternative to the existing UAV deployment or launch platforms. This paper presents the research designed to facilitate the measurement and analysis of the position of a launch truck applied in a UAV magnetic catapult with tracks. The measurement system discussed herein comprised a transducer connected to Hall sensors which were spaced evenly at the base of a superconductor pod. A displacement of the superconductor pod relative to the magnetic field resulted in the variation of the voltage output from individual Hall sensors. A proprietary algorithm was developed and controlled stepper motors which displaced the assembly of the superconductor pod with the Hall sensors along the test track of the UAV magnetic catapult. \u0000At the same time as the displacement was sensed by the Hall sensors, they were reading the real-time magnetic strength; it was therefore critical for the microcontroller, which executed the control algorithm, to operate at a sufficient processing frequency (speed). The proprietary control algorithm was executed by an ATMEL ATmega2560 RISC processor. The processor system read the status of every Hall sensor in the assembly and compared it to the reference voltage outputs stored in the microcontroller’s memory. The difference between the voltage output reading and the reference voltage outputs and the superconductor pod’s geometry was used to determine the superconductor pod’s position along the magnetic tracks of the UAV magnetic catapult.\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":52820,"journal":{"name":"Problemy Mechatroniki","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45985939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Ordnance Reliability and Life Model for the Estimation of the Component Kits in Preventive Replacement in Terms of Production and Operating Costs","authors":"Z. Idziaszek","doi":"10.5604/01.3001.0013.2119","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.2119","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents an outline of a method of optimising the service life of aircraft guns at the stage of design engineering and retrofitting. The essence of this method is a selection of service lives and quantities of preventively replaced components and the service parts of non-reconditionable components resulting in an overall reduction of gun production and operating costs (including the costs \u0000of replacement parts stocks) with an improvement of the service life of the whole gun assembly. The method assumes that the service lives to be selected must meet a criterion of predefined reliability, maximum service availability when installed aboard a combat platform (i.e. an aircraft) and the minimum time to re-use. \u0000It is pointed out that in the design engineering of preventive component replacement and the assessment of the gun selection, a criterion of total gun cost reduction shall apply; the total gun cost is construed as the cost of production/purchase and maintenance applicable to the operating mode (with the costs and time to provide replacement parts). The total gun cost should be decisive in the definition of service lives and the number of components in preventive replacement. To analyse and select the service life and the MTBR (Mean Time Between Replacements), examples of reliability and life models of guns were developed in reference to the applicable operating standards and changes in total costs. This was followed by a demonstration of an innovative model of mapping gun (production/purchase and operating) costs with a complex number plane. The method presented herein facilitates analysing and assessing the feasibility for improvement of a gun’s availability in combat field and training operations.\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":52820,"journal":{"name":"Problemy Mechatroniki","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44179495","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}