Brady Martin Broussard

Address:

207 Nora Broussard Rd, Youngsville, LA 70592

Phone:

337 857-7590

VIN:

2HJYK16587H537125

Make:

HONDA

Model:

RIDGELINE

Year:

2007

US Patent:

8402896, Mar 26, 2013

Filed:

Oct 29, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/260583

Inventors:

William Andrew Hollerman - Lafayette LA, US
Noah Paul Bergeron - Ruston LA, US
Brady Martin Broussard - Milton LA, US

Assignee:

University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Lafayette LA

International Classification:

F42B 30/02
F42B 12/38

US Classification:

102513, 102458

Abstract:

Novel hybrid luminescent ammunition (HLA) is provided. The HLA projectiles can include photoluminescent or triboluminescent material, or both. The photoluminescent and triboluminescent material can be placed at various locations on the projectile. In one configuration, the triboluminescent material that gives off light when the projectile impacts the target. In another configuration, a photoluminescent material provides a during flight and the triboluminescent material provides identification of target impact. In another configuration, the triboluminescent material is used to provide both the ballistic trace and the impact identification. Methods of making the HLA are also provided.