Scalable, inert munition data recorder and method to characterize performance of a weapon system
First Claim
1. A scalable data recorder for use as part of a cartridge in order to record data from within a chamber in the cartridge during loading, firing, and ejection in a weapon, the scalable data recorder comprising:
- a casing;
a data recorder assembly;
the casing includes a body, a cartridge extractor cap, and a nose;
the data recorder assembly includes an onboard data recorder, a sensor package, a power supply;
wherein upon assembly, the casing forms the chamber within the cartridge, and the data recorder assembly is fitted securely within the chamber; and
wherein the overall exterior profile of the data recorder assembly substantially corresponds to the interior shape of the chamber, in order to minimize movement of the data recorder assembly within the casing.
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Abstract
A scalable, inert munition data recorder cartridge. This inert cartridge allows users to record data from within a weapon system feed chute, breach, and extractor port. This cartridge is adaptable to any weapon system, packaging unit, environmental chamber, or other ammunition holding and storage device. Although the cartridge is designed to interface with a weapon and ammunition packaging based on its shape, it still functions as designed regardless of its location and application. This would allow the cartridge to be placed anywhere an actual live cartridge of ammunition could be placed.
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1. A scalable data recorder for use as part of a cartridge in order to record data from within a chamber in the cartridge during loading, firing, and ejection in a weapon, the scalable data recorder comprising:
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a casing; a data recorder assembly; the casing includes a body, a cartridge extractor cap, and a nose; the data recorder assembly includes an onboard data recorder, a sensor package, a power supply; wherein upon assembly, the casing forms the chamber within the cartridge, and the data recorder assembly is fitted securely within the chamber; and wherein the overall exterior profile of the data recorder assembly substantially corresponds to the interior shape of the chamber, in order to minimize movement of the data recorder assembly within the casing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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