ballistics — ballistician /bal euh stish euhn/, n. /beuh lis tiks/, n. (usually used with a sing. v.) 1. the science or study of the motion of projectiles, as bullets, shells, or bombs. 2. the art or science of designing projectiles for maximum flight… … Universalium
Ballistics — For other uses, see Ballistics (disambiguation). Ballistics (gr. βάλλειν ( ba llein ), throw ) is the science of mechanics that deals with the flight, behavior, and effects of projectiles, especially bullets, gravity bombs, rockets, or the like;… … Wikipedia
Ballistics (disambiguation) — Ballistic(s) may mean:*Ballistics, the science that deals with the motion, behavior, and effects of projectiles. Specifically: **Forensic ballistics, the science of analyzing firearm usage in crimes **Internal ballistics, the study of the… … Wikipedia
Terminal ballistics — Terminal ballistics, a sub field of ballistics, is the study of the behavior of a projectile when it hits its target. It is often referred to as stopping power when dealing with human or other living targets. Terminal ballistics is as relevant… … Wikipedia
External ballistics — is the part of the science of ballistics that deals with the behaviour of a non powered projectile in flight. External ballistics is frequently associated with firearms, and deals with the behaviour of the bullet after it exits the barrel and… … Wikipedia
Internal ballistics — Internal ballistics, a subfield of ballistics, is the study of a projectile s behavior from the time its propellant s igniter is initiated until it exits the gun barrel. The study of internal ballistics is important to designers and users of… … Wikipedia
Transitional ballistics — Transitional ballistics, also known as intermediate ballistics, is the study of a projectile s behavior from the time it leaves the muzzle until the pressure behind the projectile is equalized, so it lies between internal ballistics and external… … Wikipedia
balistinis taikinys — statusas T sritis Gynyba apibrėžtis Skriejanti balistinė raketa arba atskiros jos dalys. Šio taikinio specifinis ypatumas – balistinė trajektorija. Balistinis taikinys gali būti pavienis ir sudėtinis. Balistinis taikinys ppr. aptinkamas… … Artilerijos terminų žodynas
баллистическая цель — balistinis taikinys statusas T sritis Gynyba apibrėžtis Skriejanti balistinė raketa arba atskiros jos dalys. Šio taikinio specifinis ypatumas – balistinė trajektorija. Balistinis taikinys gali būti pavienis ir sudėtinis. Balistinis taikinys ppr.… … Artilerijos terminų žodynas
Stopping power — For the concept in nuclear physics, see stopping power (particle radiation). Contents 1 History 2 Dynamics of bullets 3 Wound … Wikipedia
