WIND EFFECTS ON UNGUIDED ROCKETS FIRED NEAR MAXIMUM RANGE.

Abstract

The response to wind of an unguided rocket to be fired near its maximum range capability is analyzed. It is demonstrated that both the range unit wind effects and the range wind-weighting factors become highly nonlinear with respect to the wind field, thus making the use of ordinary field techniques of impact prediction impractical. It is therefore, recommended that such rockets be fired in a 'real-time' impact prediction mode. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0711854

Entities

People

  • Bernard F. Engebos
  • Edward M. D'arcy

Organizations

  • Atmospheric Sciences Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • ballistics.