The Groundwork Of Practical Naval Gunnery: A Study Of The Principles And Practice Of Exterior Ballistics (1915)

The Groundwork of Practical Naval Gunnery is a comprehensive study of the principles and practice of exterior ballistics, written by Philip Rounseville Alger and originally published in 1915. The book is focused on the use of naval guns, and provides a detailed exploration of the factors that affect the trajectory of projectiles fired from these guns, including windage, elevation, and the effects of the earth's rotation. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of naval gunnery. The first section provides an overview of the history of naval gunnery, including a discussion of the evolution of gunpowder and the development of different types of guns. The second section of the book delves into the principles of exterior ballistics, including a detailed examination of the factors that affect the trajectory of projectiles. This section also covers the use of range tables and ballistic curves, which are essential tools for calculating the trajectory of naval projectiles. The third section of the book focuses on the practice of naval gunnery, including a discussion of the various types of guns used by naval forces and the techniques used to aim and fire these guns. This section also covers the use of fire control systems and the role of the gunnery officer in coordinating the efforts of the gun crews. Overall, The Groundwork of Practical Naval Gunnery is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practice of naval gunnery, and is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of naval warfare or the science of ballistics.As Applied To Naval Gunnery And Of The Computation And Use Of Ballistic And Range Tables.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.