DCAT Experimental Evaluations and System Development.

Abstract

A program was conducted to demonstrate the feasibility and applicability of directional control guidance on a small direct fire system. The system performance specification was established to take full advantage of the characteristics of this guidance scheme. The first characteristic was a high velocity/constant acceleration airframe with a controllable range of 750 meters. The missile was fin stabilized and reaction jet controlled, and the flight profile consists of eject-coast-boost phases. This profile represented a realistic field environment as well as producing the most severe launch error. The initial accuracy requirement was established at 1 mil but simulations indicated that only a 1.5-mil system could be achieved at 750 meters. The same missile would hold a 2-mil accuracy at 1500 meters. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 17, 1975
Accession Number
ADA022892

Entities

People

  • Victor W. Ruwe

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Airframes
  • Boost Phase
  • Directional
  • Environment
  • Errors
  • Flight
  • Guidance
  • Motion
  • Physical Properties
  • Simulations
  • Specifications
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Inertial Navigation Systems.
  • Software Engineering