Accession Number:

AD0700955

Title:

A WIND-WEIGHTING TECHNIQUE TO PREDICT VELOCITY VECTOR AZIMUTH ANGLES FOR UNGUIDED ROCKETS,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES LAB WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE N MEX

Personal Author(s):

• Dunaway,Gordon L.

Report Date:

1969-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

29.0

Abstract:

A method is presented for the prediction of velocity vector azimuth angles of unguided rockets versus altitude or time using the wind-weighting technique. The method was evaluated using a trajectory simulation program in a high-speed computer, and the evaluation showed that useful predictions could be made. Moreover, the technique can be applied rapidly and, therefore, is well suited for operational use. Author

Descriptors:

• (*SOUNDING ROCKETS
• IMPACT PREDICTION)
• (*UPPER ATMOSPHERE
• WIND)
• AZIMUTH
• ROCKET TRAJECTORIES
• SIMULATION
• HIGH ALTITUDE
• PAYLOAD
• FLIGHT TESTING
• SAFETY

Subject Categories:

• Meteorology
• Armor

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE