ADVANCES IN DIGITAL MEMORY TELEMETERS FOR ARTILLERY PROJECTILES

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to review the progress currently being made in the semiconductor field and how these recent advances can be utilized in digital memory telemeters for gathering data from various artillery projectiles. Topics to be presented include: basic design considerations, high-g packaging techniques, and the high-g hardening of critical electronic components. In addition, a prototype memory telemeter, which is under development for ARDC’s 155mm Ballistic Simulator, and the firing data it has recorded to date will be discussed. Finally, a look at future advances in IC technology and its impact on digital memory telemeters will be presented.