PROPOSED PRELAUNCH REAL-TIME IMPACT PREDICTION SYSTEM FOR THE AEROBEE-350 ROCKET,
Abstract
An improved automatic data collection and processing system is described for use in prelaunch impact prediction of the high-altitude highly wind-sensitive Aerobee-350 rocket. The major components include a 500-foot wind tower, three T-9 radars for tracking pilot balloons (pibals) and FPS/16's for upper wind measurements. The system is an outgrowth of a previous program incorporating recent knowledge of wind measurement techniques, ballistic model refinements, state-of-the art electronic equipment for wind measurement and the use of complex high speed computer programs during countdown operations. New data processing techniques include improved data editing procedures, new numerical pibal wind computation techniques and new techniques for upper air wind measurement. Finally, a faster launcher setting determination method and a shorter operational countdown period were developed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0692297
Entities
People
- Edward M. D'arcy
- Henry Rachele
Organizations
- Atmospheric Sciences Laboratory