DYNAMIC EQUATIONS FOR MISSILE STABILITY ANALYSIS,
Abstract
This report develops a method of presenting missile dynamics such that the equations may be easily adapted to any missile system configuration. Standardization of the missile dynamic equations is accomplished by combining the effects of propellant sloshing, flexible vehicle structure, and engine dynamics in a set of orthogonal coordinates. This approach is termed 'combined mode representation'. The theory of combined mode representation is presented in general terms. The complete missile system dynamic equations are then derived using this representation. The derivation of the equations for obtaining the combined mode coordinates is followed by a description of the computer routine used to solve these equations. Finally an example control system problem is written in terms of combined modes. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1960
- Accession Number
- AD0607547
Entities
People
- J. L. Hieatt
- J. L. Palmer
Organizations
- TRW Inc.