Handbook for the Direct Statistical Analysis of Missile Guidance Systems via CADET (Trademark) (Covariance Analysis Describing Function Technique)

Abstract

This handbook presents detailed instructions for the application of the Covariance Analysis DEscribing Function Technique (CADET TM) to the evaluation of tactical missile guidance systems (both analog and digital). Its contents include: CADET theory, simple illustrative examples (with flowcharts), model development for the missile-target intercept problem, statistical linearization theory, discussions of the capabilities, limitations, and application philosophy of CADET, and an extensive catalog of pertinent random input describing functions. A detailed discussion of monte carlo analysis is appended, both to permit a comparison with CADET and to provide a background for the monte carlo procedures used to verify CADET.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 31, 1975
Accession Number
ADA013397

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People

  • James H. Taylor

Organizations

  • TASC, Inc

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Computational Science
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  • Differential Equations
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  • Kalman Filters
  • Linear Systems
  • Mathematical Filters
  • Monte Carlo Method
  • Nonlinear Dynamics
  • Nonlinear Systems
  • Random Variables
  • Statistical Algorithms
  • Statistical Analysis

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