Theoretical and Experimental Methods in the Solution of Missile Nonlinear Roll Problems

Abstract

This report is a comprehensive documentation of recently developed experimental and theoretical methods dealing with the solution of free flight missile nonlinear roll problems. A unified approach to the development of a nonlinear rolling motion theory for finned missiles as well as a passive roll rate stabilization technique are described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA055718

Entities

People

  • Peter Daniels
  • Samuel R. Hardy

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Angular Motion
  • Couplings
  • Free Flight
  • Frequency
  • High Angles
  • Incompressible Flow
  • Low Angles
  • Low Drag
  • Steady State
  • Subsonic Wind Tunnels
  • Trim Angle
  • Trim Tabs
  • United States Naval Academy
  • Weapons
  • Wind Tunnel Models
  • Wind Tunnel Tests
  • Wind Tunnels

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