2.75-Inch FFAR Crosswind Firing Tests. Book 2.

Abstract

This report presents the general, free-flight data on 2.75-inch FFAR pair firings at large yaw angles of approximately 80 to 100 degrees. The rockets consistently recovered from the extreme launch angles. Their 50% circular probable error dispersion was 29.3 mils. The tests were conducted for AFATL (ATRA) by AFMDC on the Holloman Sled Track, Holloman AFB, New Mexico. Free-flight time and position data were obtained from film, using a network of high-speed cameras. The free-flight position of the test rockets and the position of the SUU-20/A launcher mounted on top of the moving track sled were determined from motion picture film data by triangulation methods referenced to surveyed target poles in the background. This report is comprised of original test data and some analysis and conclusions on free-flight stability and dispersion. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0875018

Entities

People

  • G. N. Bailey

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cameras
  • Dispersions
  • Flight
  • Free Flight
  • High Speed Cameras
  • Motion Picture Film
  • Motion Pictures
  • New Mexico
  • Photographic Materials
  • Photography
  • Triangulation

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  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Geodesy
  • ballistics.