Title
Ballistics of a biobullet delivery system
Author(s)
DeNicola A.J., Kesler D.J., Swihart R.K.
Published
1996
Publisher
Wildlife Society Bulletin
Abstract
We conducted field and laboratory trials to evaluate a new biobullet delivery system for wildlife management. During field trials on white- tailed deer (?Odocoileus virginianus) we determined the terminal velocity (146 m/sec) necessary for acceptable biobullet delivery. Consistent projectile penetration was achieved with a pressure setting of 450 psi when 3 m from the deer and 540-550 psi at 20 m. Acceptable penetration was based on recovery of placebo biobullets or silicone implants from deer shot previously. Laboratory calibration trials established the pressure settings required for acceptable penetration at a given distance within the limitations of the delivery system. After determining the appropriate biobullet terminal velocity for a particular species, pressure settings can be calculated for delivery at a selected distance.
Keywords
placebo; silicone; ballistics; deer; implant; laboratory; silicone prosthesis; species; velocity; white tailed deer; wildlife conservation; Cervidae; Odocoileus virginianus
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