Aeroballistic Range Association
# Aeroballistic Range Association

The Aerobalistic Range Association (ARA) is a nonprofit organization for facilities engaged in research and development using guns and related launchers.

## Purpose

The organization was formed to share information about facility design, instrumentation development and range operations. The organization holds a yearly meeting, usually at a location near an active test facility. Members are encouraged to present at least one technical paper per meeting.

## Student outreach

The ARA has recently developed a student outreach program aimed at promoting ballistic research in the early stages of career development. A student research paper contest has been established which provides cash stipends (currently $1,000) for winners plus invitations for winners to attend ARA meetings to present their papers.

