Description and FORTRAN Simulation of MK 86 AA Ballistics.
Abstract
The GFCS MK86 solves the ballistics problem for the 5 inch/54 gun iteratively using table look-ups. Each ballistics parameter table is sub-divided two-dimensionally, corresponding to selected elevation and slant range intervals. The final value for each parameter is found by interpolating between parameter values evaluated at elevation angles which bracket the actual elevation angle. The report describes the method of determining the ballistics solution for AA cartesian ballistics. A description of the ballistics geometry is presented, together with a FORTRAN simulation of the MK86 computer program and a listing of the ballistics tables used in this system. (Modified author abstract)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0764499
Entities
People
- Delbert Ray Kidd
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School