Passive cavity deflation for impacting bodies after water entry

• Main Authors: Truscott, Tadd T, Rabbi, Rafsan, Speirs, Nathan, Fraley, Emma, Hendrickson, Kelli, Kiara, Areti
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 30.01.2024
• Subjects: AMMUNITION; BLASTING; EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION; HEATING; LIGHTING; MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; WEAPONS

A device is disclosed for deflating a gas cavity about a projectile formed upon entry of the projectile into a liquid. The device can include a wall coupleable with a body operable as a projectile and defining an exterior and an interior space. The wall can be oriented toward a trailing end relative...