Mathematical Models for the S.D.I

Abstract

SDI technologies may affect the concepts of weapons systems and reshape the battlefields of the future. In this research as few of the SDI systems were analyzed and modeled mathematically. The different models were gathered in a software package that may be run on a personal computer. The intention was to produce a handy tool for preliminary studies and designs. The following topics are covered: aerodynamic design of hypervelocity projectiles, flight simulation of hypervelocity projectiles, railgun simulation, ground track of orbits, guidance and homing. A few case studies were analyzed to suggest and demonstrate potential use of these models. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA184667

Entities

People

  • Yoram Ilan-lipowsky

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Coefficients
  • Computers
  • Energy
  • Energy Storage
  • Engineering
  • Flight Simulations
  • Guidance
  • Heat Transfer
  • Hypervelocity Projectiles
  • Language
  • Mathematical Models
  • Models
  • Personal Computers
  • Projectiles
  • Proportional Navigation
  • Weapon Systems

Readers

  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Theoretical Analysis.
  • ballistics.

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics
  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers