A PARAMETRIC STUDY OF MULTI-STAGE GUN LAUNCHED ROCKETS

Abstract

In order to assess the potential of multi stage gun-launched rockets, a study of the vehicle and trajectory parameters was undertaken. A digital computer program for trajectories was written and was used in an experimental manner to approach optimum performance within various sets of restricting assumptions. The approach was found to be effective and a useful orbital potential was demonstrated with reasonable design parameters.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0676166

Entities

People

  • R. M. Mckee

Organizations

  • McGill University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Birds
  • Circular Orbits
  • Combustion
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Digital Computers
  • Elevation
  • Flight Paths
  • Gun Launched
  • Ignition Lag
  • Mach Number
  • Muzzle Velocity
  • Payload
  • Specific Impulse
  • Trajectories

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Distributed Systems and Data Platform Development
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris