3.1 Pretest
The following information is required to conduct a ballistic test adequately.
- a. General. Information listed in Part One, paragraphs 5.7 and 5.9; and Annex A, Task 405 of this Standard.
- b. Specific to this Method.
- (1) Type of ballistic shock test device.
- (2) Means of initiation of the ballistic shock test device.
- (3) Duration of the ballistic shock.
- (4) General materiel configuration including measurement locations on or near the materiel.
- (5) Test system (test item/platform configuration) detailed configuration including:
- (a) Location of the ballistic shock test device.
- (b) Location of the materiel.
- (c) The structural path between the ballistic shock device and the materiel, and any general coupling configuration of the ballistic shock device to the platform and the platform to the materiel including the identification of structural joints..
3.2 During Test
- a. General. Information listed in Part One, paragraphs 5.10; and in Part One, Annex A, Tasks 405 and 406 of this Standard.
- b. Specific to this Method.
- (1) For test validation purposes, record deviations from planned or pre-test procedures or parameter levels, including any procedural anomalies that may occur. (See Part One, paragraph 5.10.)
- (2) Damage to the test device or test fixture that may result in a variation of input test levels and preclude further testing until replaced or repaired.
- (3) For Procedures II – VI, perform an operational verification of the component during/after each test.
3.3 Post-Test
The following post test data shall be included in the test report.
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a. General. Information listed in Part One, paragraph 5.13, and in Annex A, Task 406 of this Standard.
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b. Specific to this Method.
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(1) Duration of each exposure as recorded by an instrumented test fixture or test item, and the number of specific exposures.
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(2) Any data measurement anomalies, e.g., high instrumentation noise levels, loss of sensors or sensor mounting as a result of testing, etc.