scope:

Aim and objectives

The aim of this Allied Engineering Publication is to provide methodology for dynamic firing and laboratory simulation tests of crusher gauges and a list of NATO approved crusher gauges. This will enable authorized agencies within participating nations to provide data on breech pressures in Large Caliber Weapons Systems that are acceptable in terms of accuracy to the Approving Authorities of other participating nations. From this data, the Approving Authorities can make decisions regarding the Safety and Suitability of those systems when related to their own national criteria.

In this, the 2nd Edition, reference to National Standard Operating Procedures for Crusher gauges has been introduced. This is in an effort to create consistency between nations in the way the gauges are used, thus enhancing the value of the data supplied in international fora.

Simulation has been added to the calibration trials as a way of increasing the data available while reducing the overall costs.

Full reference to the calibration and deployment of piezoelectric gauges has been introduced.