Analysis of Rocket Trajectory Data from Tracking Radars.

Abstract

The report describes the mathematical methods and physical models required for the development of an improved rocket trajectory analysis program. This program performs optimal smoothing of radar generated tracking data when these data are available and performs trajectory prediction in those regions where tracking data are not available. The capability of combining radar generated trajectory data from two or more tracking radars to obtain an optimum multiradar trajectory estimate has also been incorporated. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0762203

Entities

People

  • William R. Schonbein

Organizations

  • Arthur D. Little

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Fire Control Radar
  • Guided Missile Trajectories
  • Radar
  • Rocket Trajectories
  • Trajectories

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Missile Defense Systems.