Computer Program for Generating Gyroscopic and Dynamic Stability Factors as a Function of Range.

Abstract

This report describes a computer program which gives gyroscopic and dynamic stability factors as a function of range by combining two existing programs, Spinner and TRAJE. The program generates air-to-air, air-to-ground, and ground-to-ground trajectories. Inputs to the program are the aerodynamic coefficients obtained from Spinner computer program, projectile weight and cross sectional area, projectile muzzle velocity, vehicle velocity, and initial angle of fire. Specific information provided includes time, velocity, spin, gyroscopic and dynamic stability factors, and altitude versus range for air-to-ground, air-to-air, and ground-to-ground trajectories. The air-to-ground and air-to-air trajectories include fixed wing and helicopter launchings.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA019242

Entities

People

  • Diana L. Frederick

Organizations

  • Frankford Arsenal

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Ascent Trajectories
  • Coefficients
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Helicopters
  • Launching
  • Muzzle Velocity
  • Projectiles
  • Trajectories
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Computer Science.
  • ballistics.