A One-Dimensional, Noniterative Trajectory Model (With a C++ Implementation)

Abstract

This report defines algorithms that can be used to calculate speed, distance, and time variables as functions of initial and/or final projectile states. Examples include speed as a function of initial speed and distance traveled, distance traveled as a function of initial and final speeds, and time of flight as a function of initial and final speeds. Derivations for the algorithms are based exclusively on force due to air resistance and allow for drag coefficients that have a functional relationship to Mach number.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA600880

Entities

People

  • Benjamin J. Flanders
  • Robert J. Yager

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Resistance
  • Algorithms
  • Ammunition
  • Ballistics
  • Coefficients
  • Computer Programs
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Mach Number
  • Military Research
  • Munitions
  • Projectiles
  • Resistance
  • Sea Level
  • Three Dimensional
  • Trajectories
  • Weapons

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