Accession Number:
ADD014828
Title:
Passive Step Trimmer for a Maneuvering Re-Entry Body.
Descriptive Note:
Patent, Filed 12 Feb 79, patented 15 Nov 88,
Corporate Author:
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC
Personal Author(s):
Report Date:
1988-11-15
Pagination or Media Count:
5.0
Abstract:
A passive step trimmer for a maneuvering re-entry body MRBwhich uses existing inertials forces acting on the MRB to deploy a free flowing mass from the rear of the MRB to trim the MRB altitude. The mass deployment from the MRB causes a forward shift in the center of gravity which in turn creates a more stable body which flies at a reduced angle of attack.
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Subject Categories:
- Guided Missile Reentry Vehicles