Upgrade of Ballistic Range Facilities at AEDC.

Abstract

The closing of the Delco Range, July 1, 1988, created an increased need for aerophysics testing. New testing requirements also show the need for a 'softer' launcher capability and for larger models. 'Soft' launch refers to minimizing the peak acceleration experienced by the model during launch. A hypersonic range study was initiated to provide solutions for these needs. The general goal was to replace and improve ballistic range capabilities. This goal breaks down into the following specific requirements: (1) Design the largest launcher with the softest launch that could be fitted into the existing Range G building. (2) Provide as clean a range environment as possible for aerophysics testing. (3) Minimize changes to the existing range.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 22, 1991
Accession Number
ADA239716

Entities

People

  • A. J. Cable

Organizations

  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Availability
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Contracts
  • Engineering
  • Instrumentation
  • Launch Tubes
  • Launchers
  • Measurement
  • Recovery
  • Research Facilities
  • Shock Tubes
  • Shock Tunnels
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Tubes
  • Validation
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics
  • Hypersonics - Hypersonic Flow