Use of the Magnus Force in the Modified Point Mass Trajectory Model

Abstract

A method is presented for determining the Magnus force coefficient for use with the Modified Point Mass Trajectory model, to improve the simulated time of flight, based on the firing table experimental range firing impact and time-of-flight data. A comparison is made with the Magnus force coefficients determined from aerodynamic testing for the 155mm, HE, M107 and 8-Inch, HE, RA, M650 projectiles. The Magnus force coefficients contained in the firing table data base for artillery projectiles are presented. Keywords: Magnus force, Trajectory modeling, Flight performance, Flight simulation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA228194

Entities

People

  • Robert F. Lieske

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Ammunition
  • Army
  • Army Aviation
  • Artillery
  • Coefficients
  • Databases
  • Elevation
  • Firing Tables
  • Munitions
  • Muzzle Velocity
  • Projectiles
  • Propelling Charges
  • Simulations
  • Standards
  • Trajectories
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

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