Effects of salt water on the ballistic protective performance of bullet-resistant body armour
(2018)
Journal Article
Dodd, S., Malbon, C., Critchley, R., Lankester, C., O’Rourke, S., Corke, T., & Carr, D. (2019). Effects of salt water on the ballistic protective performance of bullet-resistant body armour. Police Journal, 92(3), 264-273. https://doi.org/10.1177/0032258X18809905
Bullet-resistant body armour is used by law enforcement agencies and military personnel worldwide, often in inclement weather. Some fibre types used in body armour perform poorly when wet, resulting in a reduced level of protection; this is why most... Read More about Effects of salt water on the ballistic protective performance of bullet-resistant body armour.