NATO AOP-34

Abstract

This Allied Ordnance Publication (AOP), is covered by STANAG 4242, Vibration Tests Method and Severities for Munitions Carried in Tracked Vehicles, and contains a vibration test method and test severities for munitions carries in such vehicles. The AOP addresses vibration environments associated with installed munitions in tracked vehicles, either within racks or directly attached to the vehicle structure. It also addresses vibration environments where munitions are transported in tracked vehicles as secured cargo. <br> This AOP is not applicable for munitions transported as loose cargo within tracked vehicles (see STANAG 4370, AECTP-400, Method 406 Loose Cargo). <br> This AOP is compatible with STANAG 4370, AECTP-400, Method 401 Vibration. It contains a test method directly relevant to munitions when subjected to tracked vehicle environments, and also gives explicit instructions on test severities and their selection. <br> This AOP covers the selection of test types for particular operational scenarios and their associated severities, the information that must be included in the test instruction, the test installation requirements and the order of testing. <br> Further information on the characteristics of the tracked vehicle environment is contained in Annex A. The derivation of test serverities from measured data is the subject of Annex B. Relevant definitions are given in Annex C.