Methodology for measurement of fast projectiles speed decrement during their penetration through various substances using a digital opto-mechanical device

This methodology describes the procedures, the equipment and software used for measurement of the speed decrease of flying projectile through different bulk, silicate and solid masses. The advantage and uniqueness of this methodology consists in ability to measure the attenuation characteristics of various materials during the impact by high speed projectile. The methodology is based on a system of thin plates with optic fibers that function as a light-time gate with a defined pitch