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Table 3. Specifications for Velocity Measurement System
Item Description Manufacturer Specifications
Housing blocks Custom 6061 Aluminum, 2" X 2" X 1.5"
Lasers Apollo # MP2703 - Gray
Photodiodes UDT Sensors PIN# 10D, 43 ns response time
Digital Oscilloscope Tektronix Model TDS 2002, I GS/s
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3.3. Design of Supersonic Pneumatic Gun
In carrying out the review of literature, it was learned that for the purposes
of this study the pneumatic gun must be capable of firing at supersonic speeds
(Klinkov, Kosarev, and Rein, 2005). The existing pneumatic gun was not
capable of approaching supersonic speeds, so a new approach was required.
The decision was made to adapt the existing pneumatic gun to operate with
high-pressure air, as opposed to the existing air supply of approximately 95
psi. Because the existing pneumatic gun parts were not designed to operate at
the desired high pressures, all parts exposed to the high-pressure air were
redesigned to operate safely at 1000 psi. High-pressure fittings were purchased
to adapt the manufactured components such as the air tank and valve housing.
Additionally, the high-pressure design was designed to minimize flow
restrictions when compared to the existing subsonic pneumatic gun.
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Figure 44. Rupture Disc from Continental Disc Corporation.
