Device capable small arms ammunition for unmanned systems
2010
The design of current small arms ammunition requires the use of radial and lateral accelerations to permit the inclusion
of current Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS). Research at Louisiana Tech's Institute for Micromanufacturing
into equipping small arms with MEMS technology has led to the development of a new type of small arms system. This
ammunition is able to accelerate outside of its barrel, thereby decreasing the required acceleration for a specified
maximum velocity. Additionally, the design of this ammunition eliminates the lateral accelerations typically required to
stabilize current small arms ammunition, and permits the inclusion of non-metallic barrels and other components. A
review of the current design and performance standards of this ammunition is presented, along with the current MEMS
technology being tested for inclusion into this ammunition. A review of new armament systems, capabilities, and
applications as a result of these advances is also presented.
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