Building a model of the process of shooting a mobile armored target with directed fragmentation-beam shells in the form of a discrete-continuous stochastic system

This paper describes the process of shooting a mobile armored combat vehicle with directed fragmentation-beam shells as a discrete-continuous random process. Based on this approach, a stochastic model has been proposed in the form of a system of Kolmogorov-Chapman differential equations. A universal model of the process of defeating a moving armored target with directed fragmentation-beam shells has been built, which would provide preconditions for experimental studies into the effectiveness of various variants of the components of the artillery system for three-shot firing. The execution of an artillery task is considered as a set of certain procedures characterized by the average value of its duration. They are dependent on the firing phases involving a prospective automatic gun and the explosive destruction of fragmentation-beam shells while the explosive destruction of each shell case is characterized by the self-propagation of the reaction of explosive transformations based on tabular data on the target. An indicator of the functionality of various design options for fragmentation-beam shells is the probability of causing damage by «useful fragments» in the vulnerable compartments of a combat armored vehicle. Devising universal models for the process of shooting a moving armored vehicle forms preconditions for further full-time experiments in accordance with the design solutions defined as a result of modeling. It is possible to use the developed discrete-continuous stochastic model in other modeling tasks to determine the optimal value of defeat. As regards the practical application of discrete-continuous stochastic models, one can argue about the possibility of reducing the cost of performing design tasks related to weapons by 25 % and decreasing the likelihood of making mistakes at the stage of system engineering design

Potensi Ranpur Bertenaga Fuel Cell untuk Mendukung Teknologi Siluman dan Kekuatan Tempur

Teknologi ranpur (combat vehicle) terus berkembang mengikuti perkembangan zaman, termasuk era post pandemic yang menjadi momentum electric vehicle (EV). Sama-sama menggunakan motor listrik, pasar mobil listrik jenis lithium battery (EV) di dunia lebih mendominasi dibandingkan mobil listrik fuel cell hidrogen (FCV). Walaupun demikian terdapat keunggulan fuel cell hidrogen (FCV) yang tidak dapat ditandingi oleh lithium battery yaitu kapasitas daya yang besar untuk mendukung jarak tempuh dan kecepatan dalam refueling/recharging atau pengisian sumber listrik. Sistem propulsi berbasis hidrogen yang menghasilkan listrik memiliki keuntungan bebas suara (noise), asap (smoke), bau (odor) dan panas (heat). Hal ini jika diterapkan pada ranpur dapat mendukung kapabilitas siluman (stealth) sehingga tidak terdeteksi radar pada level tertentu. Kelebihan lain ranpur bertenaga fuell cell hidrogen adalah mengurangi ketergantungan kepada BBM, mengurangi polusi udara dan hidrogen termasuk dalam Energi Baru Terbarukan (EBT) yang bisa dibuat dari banyak sumber. Dalam kondisi keadaan militer terdesak dan jauh dari logistik, hidrogen bisa dibuat sendiri dengan metode elektrolisis air memanfaatkan tenaga surya atau tenaga lain. Kata Kunci: Fuel Cell, Hidrogen, Ranpur, Siluman

The DESIGN OF FIBER METAL LAMINATE AS A BODY MATERIAL WITH CARBON FIBER METHOD

The combat vehicles that Indonesia Army belong to most of the materials are steel, for example the armored vehicle anoa 6x6. Steel material is used as a fire protection on the vehicle, it will greatly affect the performance of the vehicle. It is caused the steel material has a high density, which is around 7750 kg/m3to 8050 kg/m3. So, with a large enough volume of the vehicle body, it will increase the burden of the vehicle. As well as the engine load will increase, and more power is needed to be able to move the vehicle. Seeing these problems, it is necessary to have a research or study on alternative materials to replace the body of a combat vehicle that can withstand fire from opposing weapons that cause personnel to be injured. In this study, experimental and simulation methods were used using the ansys application to analyze the strength of the composite material in the form of an aluminum layer that had been treated to increase the hardness value. Furthermore, it is coated with a composite material using a carbon fiber matrix of epoxy, HGM and polyurethane. The coating material is called Fiber Metal Laminate (FML), so the material used has a lighter density, the load received by the vehicle engine is lighter, and the performance of the vehicle will be more effective and efficient.

Investigation of Optimization of Combustion Processes in the Engine of Combat Vehicles by Use of Disk Structure

This work analyzes the possibility of a provision of force-majeure mode of the combat vehicles with the aid of disk construction installed in the baffler, the base of the operation of which is the method of residual cyclical quadratic chain code of construction of the “windows” of the movable disk. To determine the optimal parameters of the moving disk of the rotor system, mathematical modeling was performed. The results of mathematical modeling were used to create a PC-based calculation program. The calculation was performed for the rotational frequency ω = 300 s−1 andfor harmonic numbers from 1 to 100. The waveforms used in simulation were as follows: quasi-trapezoidal and rectangular. It is established that at the number of “windows” m = 276 in the moving disk of the rotor system the radiation spectrum acquires a uniform distribution. The object of the research is the process of extreme burning of fuel material in the combat vehicles’ engines, ensuring, according to the technical possibilities of the engine, the implementation of the force-majeure mode of the combat vehicle in the whole. The quantitative and qualitative criteria of fullness of fuel material burning in the engine are chosen as the basis for the evaluation of the reaching of the force-majeure mode. The “flat noise” of the efflux is chosen as the basis of this evaluation. This method ensures the construction of the stochastic structure of “flat noise” in the engine efflux and, in that way, confirms the possibility of technical implementation of the force-majeure mode. The rotor system further ensures not only the force-majeure formation, but also reaches the minimum noise of the combat vehicle at the change of its dislocation. The research results can be further used to optimize the design of exhaust systems, which will reduce emissions.

The RAMPDOOR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MODIFICATION OF ANOA PANZER COMBAT VEHICLE

Panzer Anoa 6x6 is a combat vehicle on tires where the first generation of it is made by PT Pindad (Persero). It can mobility, protection and carrying capacity. The ramp door on the Anoa 6x6 APC armored vehicle is driven by a hydraulic system to support the mobility of personnel when exiting or entering the vehicle. The components of the hydraulic system driving the Panzer Anoa 6x6 APC ram door include batteries, power packs, solenoid valves, hydraulic hoses, and hydraulic cylinders. These problems include the ramp door often not functioning, the ramp door moving too slowly and often experiencing congestion when the ramp door is working. These constraints often occur because the pump in the hydraulic system is driven by an electric motor that gets its power source from the battery. The fluid is pressed and flowed through a hydraulic pipe, then the flow of the pressurized fluid is regulated by a solenoid valve to the hydraulic cylinder to move the ramp door. This study uses a pure experimental quantitative method with empirical calculations to obtain a tool with the desired specifications. To move the ramp door weighing 200 kg with a maximum opening angle of 100 degrees in 8 seconds, the heaviest load received by the cylinder is 23557.44 N, the working pressure that occurs in the cylinder is 87.49 bar, where the fluid discharge will flow to the pump. of 2164.77 liters/minute, with a pump power of 394570 Watt and to continue the rotation of the engine with a rotation of 2814.13 rpm (idle) to the hydraulic pump using a pulley mechanism with a ratio of 1: 0.15.

Contribution of soviet metallurgy to creation and serial production of KV heavy tank (1939 – 1941)

The KV heavy tank stays among the legends of the Great Patriotic War and one of the most recognizable combat vehicles of those years. The assessment of the tank, its design features and practice of operation, in scientific, popular science literature, and journalism, is still ambiguous: from praise to denial. Historical memory of this combat vehicle is actively living its life not only on pages of the books, but also in the virtual space, in the branches of thematic Internet forums and computer games. The heavy tank of KV series was developed and put into service at the very end of 1939. A new grade of 42S armor steel was created especially for it, which was distinguished by a relatively low content of alloying elements and high adaptability for mass production. The authors seriously studied the stages of armor production and the difficulties in its creation. They show the enormous contribution of metallurgists to the creation of a combat vehicle. As a result of engineering research and the decisive contribution of metallurgy, a formidable machine was obtained, possessing thick armor (75 mm) and quite powerful armament (76.2 mm cannon). At the same time, the tank had a whole range of disadvantages that reduce the effectiveness of its combat use. The general lack of development of the design and archaic technological solutions created serious problems both in the production and in the subsequent operation of this tank. History and tradition of searching the tank allows taking a fresh look at the long glorious traditions of the national engineering school in the field of metallurgy, and its decisive contribution to the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Path-following enhancement of an 8×8 combat vehicle using active rear axles steering strategies

Active rear steering has been used in many research work to enhance ground vehicles’ lateral stability. However, there is a shortage in the published research studies that consider the incorporation of active rear steering for autonomous vehicles applications, especially in case of multi-axle combat vehicles. In this paper, various H[Formula: see text] controllers are developed to actively steer rear axles of a multi-axle combat vehicle using a linearized bicycle model. The proposed controllers are incorporated with a 22 degrees of Freedom nonlinear Trucksim full vehicle model to study and compare the developed controllers’ performance on a hard surface. Moreover, a frequency-domain analysis is conducted to investigate the influence of the active rear steering on the path-following controllers’ robustness in terms of stability and performance. Three path-following controllers are designed, where the first controller is applied on the front two axles of the vehicle, while the rear two axles are fixed. The second is applied to all-wheel steering vehicle. The third controller is an integration between the designed front steering path-following controller and a developed lateral stability active rear steering controller. Eventually, a series of virtual maneuvers are performed to evaluate the effectiveness of the intended controllers to present the advantages and limitations of each controller at different driving conditions.

Post-Traumatic Orientation to Bodily Signals: A Systematic Literature Review

Theoretical literature suggests that trauma and (PTSD) may instigate changes in the interpretation of bodily signals. Some findings support these inquiries, revealing that exposure to traumatic events and PTSD are associated with pain catastrophizing, body vigilance, fear of pain, and other manifestations of bodily perceptions and interpretations. However, these findings are not integrated into an inclusive empirically based conceptualization, thus leading to a limited comprehension of this phenomenon. This systematic literature review was conducted to synthesize the existing literature referring to orientation to bodily signals. Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, the review included a final of 48 manuscripts that addressed orientation to bodily signals among participants (aged 18 and above) and its potential associations with PTSD. The review revealed that most studies assessed one orientation manifestation, which was tested for its link to PTSD. The majority of the manuscripts were cross-sectional and included participants who faced combat, vehicle accidents, or various types of traumas. Only five manuscripts focused on interpersonal trauma and abuse. Most manuscripts reported significant correlations, revealing that trauma and PTSD are associated with a negative, catastrophic and frightful interpretation of bodily signals. These findings emphasize the need to encapsulate the various manifestations of orientation to bodily signals under a unified construct, as proposed by the term post-traumatic orientation to bodily signals. Further research is needed to illuminate the circumstances and processes by which trauma is implicated in post-traumatic orientation to bodily signals.