Automated Ballistic Constant Determination

Abstract

A method for the automated generation of ballistic constants for use in a trajectory control system. The potential trajectory of a pursuing vehicle is divided into a plurality of multiple sequential phases wherein each phase is characterized by a plurality of ballistic parameters. Known simulated data from a number of runs concerning the pursuing vehicle is analyzed. Ballistic parameter values for each run are obtained and statistically analyzed to produce generic constants for a particular set of operating conditions. Resulting matrices are stored as part of a two-dimensional, kinematic vehicle model to facilitate the propagation of projected trajectories during firing control solutions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 27, 2000
Accession Number
ADD019775

Entities

People

  • Anthony F. Bessacini
  • Eugene Bessacini
  • Robert F. Pinkos

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Clearances
  • Control Systems
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Detectors
  • Geometry
  • Inventions
  • Launching
  • Maneuvers
  • Passive Sensors
  • Simulators
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Three Dimensional
  • Trajectories
  • Two Dimensional
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Software Engineering