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 Our staff members possess unique knowledge on the study of phenomena associated with arms systems, methods to protect personnel and material. studies on aerodynamic design under high speed conditions and studies on energetic materials. This expertise is made available to our partners. Our scientists have also published a number of scientific publications. Consult our portfolio of achievements Capabilities
Terminal EffectsArmour and Anti-Armour studies: the study of the penetration of armour systems vehicles by kinetic-and chemical-energy threats, the study of behind-armour-effects (BAE) on internal components of vehicles, the study of armour materials, and the development of suitable test methods; development of active protection systems.Personal Ballistic Protection: the study of the effect of penetrating and non-penetrating hits on body armour and their consequence on the soldiers (blunt trauma, wound ballistics and their ability to carry out normal duties), the study of new armour materials and systems and of the penetration mechanics involved, and the development of suitable test methods and procedures.Vulnerability/LethalitySimulation and modelling: the study of the interaction between threats and targets during attacks, taking into consideration all kill mechanisms involved (e.g. shocks, overpressure, heat, etc). When required, experiments are carried out to generate the necessary data banks or to improve the understanding of the physics involved before creating reliable algorithms for the simulations. This research has applications for trade-off studies, the selection or design of equipment and as input to war-gaming. Protection of the occupants of vehicles against land mines: in cooperation with the Military Engineering Section at Defence Research Establishment Suffield, studies on the effects of landmine blast on vehicles and their occupants, as well as protection mechanisms for the occupants of both utility and armoured vehicles. Complete evaluations of the effects of landmines on vehicles and their occupants are performed.Structural Dynamics and SimulationStructural dynamics: the numerical study of the dynamic response of structures to external (e.g. projectile impact, blast) and internal (e.g. detonation) forces; perform independent and objective technical assessments and analyses of armour and weapons systems using numerical simulation; investigation of projectile/target interactions at impact velocities ranging from those typical ordnance up to hyper-velocities; vehicle/personnel interaction behaviour when subjected to mine blast; and personal protection equipment effectiveness.Materials: the characterization (both experimental and numerical) of material mechanical properties, especially for newer polymeric fibre composite materials that could be used for personnel and vehicle protection systems; material characterization involves the use of the Hopkinson Bar apparatus to obtain the dynamic properties of materials at high strain rates. Development of a test apparatus to allow for the assessment of the ballistic characteristics of a single fibre. |
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Last Updated: 5/6/03 | 
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Copyright © 2002 Defence R&D Canada - Valcartier. All rights reserved. |
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The Establishment develops, maintains and exploits the technologies required to increase Canadian Forces personnel and equipment survivability through focussed R&D activities in ballistic and mine protection systems. Scientists advise the Canadian Forces on the available technologies and on the protection levels required to counter future threats. 