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From tissue paper screens to radar screens: some episodes in the development of ballistic testing methods.

Authors :
Baker, N. C.
Source :
International Journal for the History of Engineering & Technology; Jan 2021, Vol. 91 Issue 1, p49-63, 15p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

A chronological synopsis of the history of the technology used in experimental and testing work relating to artillery pieces is presented. The period covered is from the mid-seventeenth century up to the Cold War era of the mid-twentieth century. Although the focus is on the development of ballistics measurement in Britain, there are important links to related work in continental Europe. The locus for much of what is described is the Royal Artillery proof and experimental range at Shoeburyness and the key individuals and groups of men and women who worked there. There are longitudinal connections between the very earliest technologies of mechanical chronometry, with paper screens and paper-based calculations, and the later technology where timings, screens and calculations had all become electronic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17581206
Volume :
91
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
International Journal for the History of Engineering & Technology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
155002639
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/17581206.2021.1968285