TEST OF TELESCOPING ANTENNAS FOR HIGH SPINRATE ROCKETS.

Abstract

This report presents the theoretical calculations and the results of a series of tests on 10 foot aluminum telescoping antennas to determine their suitability for use on high spin rockets. In particular, tests and calculations were made for a rocket the size of a Javelin with a spin rate of 10 rps. Tests were also made to determine the lowest spin rate sufficient to extend the antenna by centrifugal force. The calculations and tests indicated that 10 foot centrifugal erecting antennas were suitable for use on a Javelin type rocket having a spin rate between 2 and 10 rps. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 06, 1964
Accession Number
AD0602441

Entities

People

  • Ralph Haycock

Organizations

  • University of Utah

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum
  • Centrifugal Fields
  • Centrifugal Force
  • Elements
  • Gravitational Fields
  • Gravity
  • Group 13 Elements

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Missile Defense Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Space