Determining the Performance Envelopes of Short Range Missiles
Abstract
This report presents the results of a study to develop a reliable test method for determining a short range missile's performance envelope. Three main areas are covered: (1) Drone control; (2) Derivation of a computer program for predicting flightpath relationships; and (3) A new test technique that, when properly applied, will guarantee that the missile is launched on the edge of its envelope. This technique is unique in that it allows the missile to be fired at a number of acceptable launch conditions and uses real time computation to determine when an acceptable launch condition exists. Application of this method is simple and inexpensive. Added to that, its inherent reliability will allow test agencies to accurately determine a missile's performance envelope and will result in substantial savings by greatly reducing the number of required missile launches for envelope determination.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- ADB007095
Entities
People
- Thomas P. Mcatee
Organizations
- Air Force Test Center