Anatomy of a Ballistic Dummy HeadThe 3D model accurately represents the specialized construction required for terminal ballistics testing:

The Outer Layer (Simulated Soft Tissue):

In the physical world, this is made of clear synthetic ballistic gelatin.

In your 3D model, the material uses a Transmissive/Refractive shader to mimic the optical clarity of the gel. This allows researchers to film high-speed footage of a bullet's path, cavitation (the temporary hole left by a bullet), and fragmentation.

The Internal Skeleton (Bone Simulant):

The internal skull isn't just for looks; it represents a bone simulant (often a brittle resin or composite).

Testing a ballistic dummy loaded with a skull is crucial for understanding how a projectile behaves when it hits a hard surface vs. soft tissue—specifically looking for ricochets, fractures, or deformation.