One Fin Orientation and Stabilization Device.
Abstract
An orientation and stabilization device for a submunition is disclosed. A low profile cylindrical submunition body has a single fin attached thereto at an asymmetrically located position with respect to the central axis of the cylindrical body. The fin is tip weighted in such a way that, when the submunition falls through the air, a constant spin and vertical velocity is established, with the major axis of the cylindrical body disposed at an angle to the descent path. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 17, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADD009349
Entities
People
- Roy W. Kline
Organizations
- United States Army