SINGLE-WIRE TORSIONAL PENDULUMS AND THEIR USE IN THE MEASUREMENT OF MOMENTS OF INERTIA

Abstract

The theory of single-wire torsional pendulums, including second order effects, is discussed. The theory is applied to the use of torsional pendulums in measuring moments of inertia. Two types of torsional pendulums designed for moment of inertia measurements are described: one for odd-shaped bodies and one for artillery projectiles. A data reduction program for digital computers is included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0667963

Entities

People

  • R. W. Deas
  • W. M. Werner

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Amplitude
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Computers
  • Data Reduction
  • Digital Computers
  • Inertia
  • Intact Stability
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Moment Of Inertia
  • Munitions
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Pendulums
  • Projectiles
  • Shear Modulus
  • Timing Devices

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.