Range and Guidance Accuracy Capability of the Atlas Missile System

Abstract

An estimate of the accuracy of the two guidance systems used by the Atlas missile system is presented in the report. An approximate indication of the size of the payload that can be delivered to ranges from 4700 n. miles to 8700 n. miles is also given.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 06, 1960
Accession Number
AD0851310

Entities

People

  • H. W. Sorenson

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accelerometers
  • Accuracy
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Earth Models
  • Flight Paths
  • Ground Based
  • Guidance
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Misalignment
  • Models
  • Navigation
  • Simulations
  • Specific Impulse
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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