ANALYSIS OF PECULIARITIES FOR USE OF MUZZLE VELOCITY MEASUREMENT SYSTEM SL – 520PЕ AND DOPPLER RADAR TRAJECTORY MEASUREMENT SYSTEM MFTR–2100/40 DURING TESTS OF ROCKET AND ARTILLERY ARMAMENT

Abstract

The article presents a comparative analysis of test results in which the SL–520PЕ muzzle velocity measurement system and the MFTR – 2100/40 Doppler radar system were used. A set of recommendations is proposed, which are aimed at improving the efficiency of the organization and the quality of tests during which the parameters of the initial (muzzle) velocity of the measured objects are determined.
 Qualitative testing of a wide range of new and modernized models of rocket and artillery armament largely depends on modern radar measurement systems.
 Recently, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (Armed Forces of Ukraine) have been using the SL – 520PЕ muzzle velocity measurement system and the Doppler radar system MFTR – 2100/40 to determine the initial (muzzle) velocity and trajectory measurements of rocket and artillery armament.
 The issue of checking the compliance of the parameters of modern models of rocket and artillery armament with the stated specifications is well-timed and is constantly in the focus of attention of the leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
 The above mentioned determines the relevance of scientific research to solve the problem of testing rocket and artillery armament by developing a set of recommendations aimed at improving the efficiency of the organization and quality of tests during which the parameters of the initial (muzzle) velocity of measured objects are determined.
 Thus, anticipating the urgency of this issue there was an initiation of research on the feasibility for use of SL–520PЕ muzzle velocity measurement system and the MFTR – 2100/40 Doppler radar system, taking into account their practical employment. Therefore, the author's team considers it appropriate to contemplate certain test methods using the above measurement systems.
 The conducted research makes it possible to offer recommendations on setting the options Maximum Velocity, Tracking Time; to determine the magnitude of the minimum value of the start signal level, source of signal, and the optimal value of the angle (Elevation) of the SL–520PЕ antenna for reliable measurement of the initial (muzzle) velocity of artillery shells (mines) during a single shot or a series of shots of the artillery system; determination of the average initial (muzzle) velocity of artillery shells (min) in a series of shots; ensuring the transmission of measured data to the automated fire control system for calculation of ballistic range correction in the process of artillery firing and more efficient testing and certification of artillery weapons offered for procurement to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.