SFFSTAB: A Computer Program to Calculate the Aerodynamic Stability of a Self-Forging Fragment.

Abstract

An aerodynamic stability computer program (SFFSTAB) has been developed for calculating the spin rate required for stabilization of a self-forging fragment. An aerodynamic stability criterion which combined gyroscopic and dynamic stability was used together with a technique for calculating aerodynamic coefficients. SFFSTAB is a useful tool for conducting aerodynamic stability parameter studies for different fragment shapes. Complete documentation of the computer program including sample problem, flowchart and FORTRAN listing is provided. Keywords: explosions, fragments, computer program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA179857

Entities

People

  • C. A. Weickert

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aerodynamic Forces
  • Aerodynamic Stability
  • Angular Momentum
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Drag
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Mach Number
  • Materials
  • Moment Of Inertia
  • Momentum
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Reynolds Number
  • Spin Stabilization

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Explosive Engineering.