INTERTIALLY STABILIZED RIFLE USING RECURVE ACTUATORS

摘要

This paper describes an INertially STabilized Rifle where a Recurve actuator, constructed from piezoelectric material, is used to internially stabilize the barrel assembly of a tactical rifle to compensate for the small user-induced disturbances. The requirements of this system are discussed and the actuator requirements are derived. A prototype Recurve actuator is described and the test results reported. Similarly, the power electronics needed for INSTAR are discussed. Test results for an prototype circuit are given.