A Study to Determine the Accuracy of Two Computer Programs in Predicting Hinge Moments for all Movable Tail Fins on Missile Bodies.

Abstract

The preliminary design of a guided missile with movable control surfaces requires an in-depth study of the aerodynamic loading experienced by these surfaces. (Author).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA133399

Entities

People

  • George A. Sanders Iii

Organizations

  • United States Army Aviation and Missile Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aerodynamic Loading
  • Air Force
  • Aspect Ratio
  • Bodies
  • Coefficients
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Surfaces
  • Databases
  • Flow
  • Guided Missiles
  • Leading Edges
  • Mach Number
  • Slender Bodies
  • Surfaces
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.