A Numerical Solution for Rocket Ascent Trajectory.

Abstract

A program for the numerical solution of rocket ascent trajectory is presented, which is particularly appropriate for large, multistage, unfinned rocket systems. Fortran listings of this program for DEC-10 and PDP-11/70 computer systems are given along with background information, examples, and prescriptions which clarify the usage of the program. Thrust increase and aerodynamic effects are specifically included, and the program is found to be both suitable and efficient for a wide variety of rocket trajectory problems. It is demonstrated how to modify the program results to include earth's rotation effects.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 16, 1979
Accession Number
ADA073346

Entities

People

  • Michael H. Reilly

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Forces
  • Altitude
  • Apogees
  • Ascent Trajectories
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Earth Models
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Ideal Gas Law
  • Launch Vehicles
  • Numerical Integration
  • Orbits
  • Rocket Trajectories
  • Sea Level
  • Trajectories

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.