Paths of Target Seeking Missiles in Two Dimensions

Abstract

Parameters that enter into equation of trajectory of a missile are discussed. Investigation is made of normal pursuit, of constant, proportional, and line--of-sight methods of navigation employing target seeker, and of deriving corresponding pursuit paths. Pursuit paths obtained under similar conditions for different methods are compared. Proportional navigation is concluded to be best method for using target seeker installed in missile.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1946
Accession Number
ADA800542

Entities

People

  • Charles E. Watkins

Organizations

  • Langley Research Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautical Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Cartesian Coordinates
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Differential Analyzers
  • Differential Equations
  • Flight Paths
  • Geometry
  • Government Procurement
  • Guidance
  • Line Of Sight
  • Moving Targets
  • Navigation
  • Proportional Navigation
  • Radio Equipment
  • Target Seekers
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Inertial Navigation Systems.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.