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Unread 11-01-2006, 12:48
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Re: How will FIRST measure muzzle velocity?

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Originally Posted by dhitchco
The judge's "weighing" and "size-checking" station is typically located near the pit area. It would be very easy to set-up a 40 foot bullpen firing range in that same space. If your shooting mechanism clears 40', you're way over the maximum muzzle velocity (at a standstill) as in <S02> in section 4.3.1

Now, isn't that easier for the judges than a radar gun? Always think outside the box.....
Judges, i think you mean inspectors. Also many venues have limited space so having a 40 foot long area to test fire in may be feasible at say 2006 UTC but not so feasible at say Annapolis.
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