Ballisticians in War and Peace. A History of the United States Army Ballistics Research Laboratory. Volume 3. 1977-1992
Ballisticians in War and Peace. A History of the United States Army Ballistics Research Laboratory. Volume 3. 1977-1992

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Published: 1992

Total Pages: 297

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The Ballistic Research Laboratory (BRL) now part of the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) was created to conduct research in the field of ballistics and in related areas of technology as applied to U.S. Army weapon systems. Volumes I and II of Ballisticians in War and Peace1 describe the BRL's program from its nascent days during World War I, through the formal creation of the BRL in 1938, through World War II, and on through 1976.

History of Shock Waves, Explosions and Impact
History of Shock Waves, Explosions and Impact

Author: Peter O. K. Krehl

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-09-24

Total Pages: 1298

ISBN-13: 3540304215

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This unique and encyclopedic reference work describes the evolution of the physics of modern shock wave and detonation from the earlier and classical percussion. The history of this complex process is first reviewed in a general survey. Subsequently, the subject is treated in more detail and the book is richly illustrated in the form of a picture gallery. This book is ideal for everyone professionally interested in shock wave phenomena.