Rocket Sled Testing

Abstract

Data on parameters, such as linear acceleration sustained for periods of time, velocity, and aerodynamic effects of the type not attainable in the laboratory are often obtained from rocket sled tests. To accomplish these objectives, the Materiel Test Procedure presents some pertinent information about rocket sleds and their facilities. Sled tests are used to establish confidence in equipment under conditions of linear acceleration, shock, vibration, velocity, and aerodynamic effects, such as lift, drag, pressure, temperature, vibration and flutter, are typical of those which may be investigated. Other environmental parameters such as simulated weather effects may be added to increase the test conditions available. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 03, 1968
Accession Number
AD0718664

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army Test and Evaluation Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Forces
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Cameras
  • Continuous Strip Cameras
  • Explosive Charges
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Testing
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Rocket Sleds
  • Sled Tests
  • Structural Components
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation