Actuator Characterization of Man Portable Precision Maneuver Concepts

Abstract

This report examines maneuvering a man-portable precision projectile. A class of innovative maneuver concepts that relies on rotational actuation for small diameter, high spin rate, gun-launched projectiles is proposed. The performance of the actuation technology associated with this class of maneuver concepts is addressed. Actuator experiments conducted over a variety of conditions validate dynamic models of the actuator and supply the data necessary for model parameter estimation. Actuator performance metrics of spin rate response, friction, and power requirements were derived from the data. This study indicates that this class of maneuver concepts can be driven with these actuators. These results enable actuator design and multidisciplinary simulation of refined maneuver concepts for a specific application.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA598863

Entities

People

  • Bryant Nelson
  • Frank E. Fresconi
  • Ilmars Celmins

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Actuators
  • Algorithms
  • Brushless Dc Motors
  • Diameters
  • Experimental Data
  • Friction
  • Gun Launched
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Motors
  • Munitions
  • Precision
  • Precision-Guided Munitions
  • Projectiles
  • Simulations
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Systems Analysis and Design