Technologies for Future Precision Strike Missile Systems - Missile Aeromechanics Technology
Abstract
This paper provides an assessment of the state-of-the-art of new aeromechanics technologies for future precision strike missile systems. The aeromechanics technologies are grouped into specific discussion areas of aerodynamics, propulsion, and airframe materials technologies. Technologies that are addressed in this paper are: * Missile aerodynamics technologies. Assessments include aerodynamic configuration shaping, lattice tail control, split canard control, forward swept surfaces, bank-to-turn maneuvering, and flight trajectory shaping. * Missile propulsion technologies. Assessments include supersonic air breathing propulsion, high temperature combustors, low drag ramjet inlets, ramjet inlet/airframe integration, higher density fuels, rocket motor thrust magnitude control, high thrust motor, and reaction jet control. * Missile airframe materials technologies. Assessments include hypersonic structure materials, composite structure materials, hypersonic insulation materials, multi-spectral domes, and reduced parts count structure.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADP010952
Entities
People
- Eugene L. Fleeman
Organizations
- Georgia Tech