This study investigates the use of deflections in the United States
field artillery. Deflections are used to align howitzers onto
targets during indirect fire. The deflection system is based on
azimuths and uses a 6400 mil circle. Howitzers are initially
aligned using azimuths and the value of the azimuth is converted to
a deflection prior to firing. The point of this study is to
determine if there is a need to convert azimuths to deflections. In
order to evaluate the system of deflections this study examines the
development and adoption of that system. Research was conducted to
determine if another different system was available. A comparison
of systems was conducted upon the determination that the only two
distinct systems for aligning howitzers are deflections and
azimuths. This comparison consisted of gathering information from
records and from interviews with senior United States artillerymen.
The comparison of systems indicated that azimuths are the better of
the two systems and recommendations are made to adopt the system of
azimuths for the United States field artillery.
General
Imprint: |
Biblioscholar
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2012 |
First published: |
September 2012 |
Authors: |
James M. McDonald
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Dimensions: |
246 x 189 x 5mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
96 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-249-40645-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
General
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LSN: |
1-249-40645-5 |
Barcode: |
9781249406457 |
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