Airdrop Error Analysis

Abstract

Current procedures that are used to determine the correct release point for airdrop are contained in the multi-command Air Force Manual 55-40, 'Computed Release System Procedures,' dated 4 November 1971. The dispersion of airdrop loads about the desired impact point that results when these procedures are used is much greater than desired. There are many factors affecting the air- drop dispersion. It is the objective of this report to identify those significant factors that contribute to the overall airdrop impact error and, where possible, recommend procedures for incorporating improvements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA020282

Entities

People

  • Gene A. Petry

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aerial Delivery
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Cargo Aircraft
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Error Analysis
  • Government Procurement
  • High Altitude
  • Impact Point
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Travel Time
  • Wind Velocity

Readers

  • Aerial Delivery - Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.