A Dynamic Analysis of the Self-Propelled, 8-Inch, M110A1, Howitzer Utilizing FORMAC.

Abstract

This report presents a new method for solving Lagrange's equations of motion utilizing FORMAC. An application using this technique is given with an eleven degree-of-freedom problem which describes the motion of the MllOAl, a self-propelled 8" howitzer under dynamic conditions of firing. A computer program has been written, is operational, and the listing is contained in the appendix. This report is an endeavor to automate the generation and solution of the equations of motion for dynamical systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA329507

Entities

People

  • Robert H. Coberly
  • Thomas D. Streeter

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Arithmetic
  • Artillery
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Core Storage
  • Differential Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Howitzers
  • Mathematics
  • Operating Systems
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Self Propelled
  • Square Roots

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  • Computer Science.
  • Control Systems Engineering.
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