AN EVALUATION OF INSTRUMENTATION FOR MEASURING THE BEHAVIOR OF A ROCKET LAUNCHER IN LABORATORY TESTS AND DURING A FIRING
Abstract
The suitability of various types of devices for measuring the motion of a rocket launcher and rocket launcher components was investigated. The launcher motion was measured to determine the launcher characteristics, and during a firing to learn the behavior of the launcher in service. This information was obtained for defining the motion of the rocket during guidance. Measurements of the launcher motion was done from the point of view of defining the reason for measuring the motion and to present some of the problems that are encountered. The problem of finding the motion of the rocket, if the motion of the beam is known is made in propositions for evaluating the relative motion between the beam and the rocket shoes. Some of the various systems and devices that might be used to measure launcher motion are presented. The relationship is shown between input and output for those systems that seem promising. The results for the gyroscope and accelerometer are discussed. A suggested instrumentation for gathering appropriate data is made. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0265865
Entities
People
- J. Denkmann
- J. Hurt
- R. Beckett
Organizations
- Iowa State University