Intertially Stabilized Rifle Using Smart Materials

摘要

Good marksmanship is critical to infantry mission effectiveness. In combat there are intense external simulations such as incoming fire, loud noises. There is fear of the unknown and death, especially with the witnessing of loss of life. Unfortunately, the stress generated by all these pressures produces detrimental physiological effects. Studies have shown that the heart beat of a soldier in combat is around 300 beats per minute. (In comparison, Olympic athletes during competition rarely exceed 200 bpm). In addition to this the soldiers breathing and muscle jerk increases, significantly reducing accuracy. This lost accuracy severely reduces the chance of soldier survival, mission effectiveness and increases collateral damage and civilian casualties. These stressors of combat are well known to the military.