Development of a Research Plan for the Improvement of Aerodynamic Models for Analysis of Ballistic Range Data

Abstract

A study is made of the relationship between aerodynamic models and parameter estimation methods to determine a feasible plan for improving the aerodynamic models which are used for ballistic range data analysis at Eglin AFB. A plan is presented which utilizes a computer graphics terminal to process simulation runs and provide comparisons with experimental data and theoretical data fits. Included in the report are algorithms for performing system simulation and for accounting for mass-offset effects on the motion of the test item.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA067950

Entities

People

  • Robert W. Courter

Organizations

  • Louisiana State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aerodynamic Forces
  • Bodies Of Revolution
  • Computer Programs
  • Data Analysis
  • Differential Equations
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Experimental Data
  • Flow Fields
  • Free Flight
  • Kalman Filters
  • Mach Number
  • Research Facilities
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Test Facilities
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Air Force Base Actions.
  • Missile Defense Systems.