Aerodynamics of a 0.60 Caliber Electromagnetic Projectile

Abstract

Spark photography range tests of a 0.60 caliber electromagnetic projectile were conducted to determine the aerodynamic characteristics at supersonic velocities. The design demonstrated adequate stability and typical drag characteristics. The effect of an asymmetric base geometry on the location of the aerodynamic center of pressure is also shown.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA234660

Entities

People

  • James M. Garner

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aerodynamics
  • Armatures
  • Coefficients
  • Commerce
  • Engineering
  • Free Flight
  • Geometry
  • Mach Number
  • Moment Of Inertia
  • Munitions
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Projectiles
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • ballistics.

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics
  • Hypersonics - Hypersonic Flow