Investigation of Missile System Aerodynamics

Abstract

This Engineering Test Procedure describes test methods and techniques for obtaining data on missile aerodynamics during actual flight conditions. Flight characteristics such as force and moment coefficients, heating affects and aeroelastic effects are determined. Preliminary missile parameters derived from analytical techniques and wind tunnel testing are verified and updated. Missile performance characteristics and flight safety boundaries are established.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 20, 1970
Accession Number
AD0870598

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army Test and Evaluation Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aerodynamic Forces
  • Boundary Layer
  • Cameras
  • Engineering
  • Flight Testing
  • Fluid Flow
  • Gages
  • Instrumentation
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Measurement
  • Pressure Gages
  • Telemetry Equipment
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Methods
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Missile Defense Systems.