Methods of Tabulating Ballistic Functions Based on the Square Law of Drag

Abstract

The solution of the equations of motion of a projectile subject to the Newtonian Law of Resistance is expressible in terms of quadratures. By applying certain transformations these quadratures are now greatly simplified, and the functions leading to the desired information pertaining to the trajectory are quickly and accurately calculated. There is, then, given a method of determination of the basic parameter k which leads to very good results, as shown by numerous comparative examples.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1949
Accession Number
AD0801749

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  • M. Lotkin

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  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

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  • Altitude
  • Ballistics
  • Coefficients
  • Computational Science
  • Computations
  • Differential Equations
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Exterior Ballistics
  • Molecular Dynamics
  • Munitions
  • Naval Aviation
  • Navy
  • New York
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Projectiles
  • Trajectories

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