Laser-Induced Particle Impact Test (LIPIT) (IMAGE)

Southwest Research Institute

Laser-Induced Particle Impact Test (LIPIT)

Caption

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has expanded and advanced a ballistic resistance testing technique, the Laser-Induced Particle Impact Test (LIPIT), previously limited to using microscopic projectiles 0.1 millimeters in size.  To make LIPIT data more applicable to full-scale ballistics testing, SwRI engineered a test system to launch larger projectiles 0.3 millimeters in size, shown here with a needle for scale. The team then automated the process to allow hundreds of tests an hour.

Credit

Southwest Research Institute

Usage Restrictions

Images/Videos may be used by the public for educational and informational purposes only.

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.