AN EVALUATION OF VARIOUS AERODYNAMIC PROBES CONSIDERED FOR BARO-FUZING A LACROSSE MISSILE EQUIPPED WITH A T52 WARHEAD.
Abstract
Two independent series of tests, using five probe types consisting of 33 different model configurations, were conducted. Essentially, the tests presupposed a swivel system and were run at an angle of attack of zero degrees and a Mach number range of M= .3 to M= .8. An analysis of these probes was undertaken to establish which probe type would determine most accurately the present firing altitude for supplying the primary fuzing signal in a Lacrosse missile equipped with a T-52 Warhead. Ressults indicate that the ogive-cylinder model 2A exhibited the lowest altitude errors with test values of zero + or - 18 feet from M= .3 to M= .5 and increasing to 36 + or - 18 feet at M= .8.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1959
- Accession Number
- AD0370958
Entities
People
- Frank E. Compitello
Organizations
- Picatinny Arsenal