GLOBAL TEMPERATURE AND DENSITY PROFILES (1 KM TO 25 KM) FOR MISSILE DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE STUDIES,

Abstract

This report presents a first approximation of the apparent three-Sigma monthly extremes, as a function of altitude, for ambient temperature and density on a global basis. The values obtained are based on the climatological temperature and density data for ten observing stations located between 8 and 77 degrees north latitude. The percentage deviations of the three-Sigma global temperature and density data from that represented by the ARDC Model Atmosphere, 1956, are also given as a function of altitude. The information presented is intended for application with missile design and performance studies of the Army Ballistic Missile Agency. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 15, 1959
Accession Number
AD0491108

Entities

People

  • William W. Vaughan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Atmospheres
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Grids
  • Grids (Coordinates)
  • Latitude

Readers

  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.