A Laser System for Determination of Rocket Attitude and Roll Rate.

Abstract

The use of ground based tracking laser transmitting and detecting stations and retroreflector equipped vehicles as a system to determine vehicle attitude and roll rate is investigated. Ground station location and vehicle dynamics are considered. The results show that the system represents a viable approach to test range instrumentation.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA001235

Entities

People

  • John E. Nydahl
  • Kynric M. Pell
  • Mark J. Russell
  • William R. Russell

Organizations

  • University of Wyoming

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Dynamics
  • Ground Based
  • Ground Stations
  • Instrumentation
  • Retroreflectors
  • Stations

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Robotics and Automation.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy