The Groundwork of Practical Naval Gunnery (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

1332055796 / 9781332055791

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Print on Demand. This book, a study of the principles and practice of exterior ballistics, is written for midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy. It covers topics such as the trajectory of a projectile in a vacuum, the resistance of the air, and the retardation of the projectile due to this resistance. The book is based on the work of two noted investigators in the field, Professor Philip R. Alger, U. S. Navy, and Colonel James M. Ingalls, U. S. Army. The book begins with a discussion of the trajectory of a projectile in a vacuum, a relatively simple case that provides a valuable foundation for understanding the more complex problems that arise when atmospheric resistance is taken into account. The author then introduces the concept of the ballistic coefficient, a measure of the resistance of a projectile to the passage of air. The latter part of the book delves into the practical methods used to compute the data contained in range tables, essential tools for gunners in accurately targeting their weapons. The book concludes with a discussion of the accuracy and probability of gunfire, a crucial consideration in naval warfare. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive and practical guide to the science of exterior ballistics, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the subject. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

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Title
The Groundwork of Practical Naval Gunnery (Classic Reprint)
Author
Philip R. Alger
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Forgotten Books
Publication year
2018
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Paperback
Language
English
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9781332055791
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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