Close Air Support Missile Guidance and Control Study. Volume 2. Three- Degree-of-Freedom Simulation
Abstract
The purpose of the report is to describe in detail the equations used and the form required for the input data to a three-degree-of-freedom simulation of a laser guided missile system. The primary purpose of a three-degree-of- freedom simulation is to make possible the study of the characteristics of a given missile system quickly and economically. Since cross-coupling effects influence a missile's performance through the seeker, autopilot, and missile dynamics, any results obtained must be considered as preliminary until justified by a six-degree-of-freedom simulation. Examples of some of the studies which can be usefully made are optimization of the seeker, autopilot gain, and noise sensitivity. The noise sensitivity studies include not only electronic noise but spot motion and signal loss simulation. Once the parameters for a given missile have been entered, it can be used efficiently even on a small computer since the program only requires 17,000 words of core.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0892612
Entities
People
- J. Mahig
Organizations
- University of Florida