Effects of Vertical Wind on Tactical Rockets and Artillery Shells

Abstract

Vertical Wind on Tactical Rockets and Artillery Shells. Research and development technical rept.,Engebos,Bernard F. ;DA-1-T-061102-B-53-A1-T-061102- B-53-A-18ECOM5467(*projectiles, impact prediction), (*guided missile ranges, *wind), rockets, rocket trajectories, projectile trajectories, meteorological phenomena, drift, exterior ballistics Vertical wind effects on the Honest John (M50) tactical rocket and the 155 millimeter howitzer projectile are discussed. Theoretical trajectory simulations were calculated with quadrant elevations of 200, 400, and 800 mils. It was found that the vertical wind component can play a significant role on the impact points of an Honest John fired at a low angle and a 155 howitzer fired at a high angle. With the aid of vertical wind measurements, more accurate impact points could be obtained.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0753349

Entities

People

  • Bernard F. Engebos

Organizations

  • Atmospheric Sciences Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Altitude
  • Artillery
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Ballistics
  • Equations
  • Flight Paths
  • Impact Point
  • Measurement
  • Meteorological Phenomena
  • New Mexico
  • Projectile Trajectories
  • Projectiles
  • Sea Level
  • Simulations
  • Trajectories
  • United States

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Ballistic Missile Meteorology
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.