Hybrid Analysis in the Domain of Scientific Investigation.

Abstract

An improved Ray Tracing Hybrid Computer Program is described that determines ray paths in three dimensions. The program determines the firing azimuth and elevation angles necessary to direct a ray to a desired target location. An improved Satellite Orbital Simulation Model that predicts the lifetime of a spherical satellite is presented. A Fourier Data Analysis Program developed to operate on an EAI 8400 digital system with 32K of core memory is described. The Cooley-Tukey East Fourier Algorithm is utilized to generate either the autospectrum of a time series or the cross correlation function of two time series. A hybrid computer program to provide solutions to partial differential equations describing seismic phenomena is discussed. An attempt is made to take the classic hybrid techniques for handling parabolic partials and extend them to provide solutions to the more complex hyperbolic partials. A stable but rather inaccurate hybrid model is described and several techniques for potential improvements are discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0737359

Entities

People

  • Bill E. Burkett
  • Daniel N. Shaffer
  • John L. Stricker
  • Morris J. Bodoia
  • William M. Howell

Organizations

  • Martin Marietta

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Cross Correlation
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Science
  • Differential Equations
  • Equations
  • Hybrid Computers
  • Partial Differential Equations
  • Ray Tracing
  • Simulations
  • Simulators

Readers

  • Approximation Theory.
  • Computer Science.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space