FIREFLY 3, SOUNDING ROCKET LAUNCHING REPORT. LAUNCH FACILITY, VEHICLES, AND DATA REDUCTION (33 VEHICLES LAUNCHED 15 OCTOBER-15 DECEMBER 1962)
Abstract
Thirty-three sounding rockets (15 Nike-Cajun, 4 Nike-Apache, 9 Honest John-Nike-Nike, and 5 Aerobee 150) were launched from the Aerospace Launching Facility, Eglin Gulf Test Range, Florida. These launchings were conducted in support of Project Firefly III. The over-all re port, consisting of Volumes 1 and 2, describes the sounding rockets, ballistic computations, range support, and the launch and flight data obtained. Specifically, Volume 2 (AD-403 429) presents only the theoretical and empirical vehicle trajectory data tabulated at the Air Proving Ground Center. Thirty-one rockets provided trajectories which were sufficient to meet the scientific requirements. Two Nike-Cajun flights were unsatisfactory. The maximum altitude predictions averaged approximately 3% high for the Aerobee 150's, 6% high for the Honest John-Nike- Nike's, and 7% high for the Nike Cajun's. The maximum altitude predictions were also satisfactory for the Nike-Apache rockets.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0403534
Entities
People
- William K. Vickery
Organizations
- Air Armament Center