DATA FOR ICBM RE-ENTRY TRAJECTORIES

Abstract

Basic trajectory data during re-entry are presented for a series of re-entry vehicle ballistic coefficients ranging from 300 to 3000 lb/sq ft. Reentry flight-path angles were varied from 10 to 60 deg, with re-entry velocities corresponding to a nominal ballistic range of 5500 n mi. In addition to the usual trajectory parameters, a number of other variables particularly useful in studies of low altitude interception systems are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0405855

Entities

People

  • Deane N. Morris
  • P. Benson

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Coefficients
  • Computer Programs
  • Deceleration
  • Digital Computers
  • Elevation
  • Flight
  • Flight Paths
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Impact Point
  • Interception
  • Low Altitude
  • Munitions
  • Trajectories

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Mathematics or Statistics
  • Missile Defense Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers