Techniques for Determining Missile Roll Parameters from a Wind Tunnel,

Abstract

A collection of the most prominent wind tunnel test techniques for determining missile aerodynamic roll parameters is presented. Both free-spin, and constrained-spin techniques are Presented along with each techniques' advantages and disadvantages. Special consideration is given to showing how the model bearing friction can be automatically cancelled from the roll balance measurement by an internal electric spin-motor. This technique alleviates the need for special bearing-friction tare measurements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA307209

Entities

People

  • Ronald T. Wincey

Organizations

  • Defense Intelligence Agency

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bearings
  • Friction
  • Measurement
  • Wind Tunnel Tests
  • Wind Tunnels

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  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Inertial Navigation Systems.
  • Systems Analysis and Design