Expressions for the Total Yaw Angle

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Abstract:

The total yaw angle is the angle between the velocity and symmetry axis of a projectile. The total yaw angle can be related to the pitch and yaw angles through a widely available expression. Recently, we needed the total yaw angle and attempted to derive that expression as an exercise. We obtained a different, and seemingly contradictory, expression instead. The 2 expressions are actually equivalent, which we demonstrate.

Author(s):
Breech, Benjamin A
Author Organization(s):
U.S. Army Research Laboratory Aberdeen Proving Ground, United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,01 Jun 2016,31 Jul 2016
Pagination:
0014

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARL-TN-0775
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
angles, projectiles, Pitch(Inclination), symmetry, yaw, Velocity, elevation
Keyword(s):
total yaw angle, pitch angle, yaw angle, ballistic projectile
Report Date:
2016 Sep 01
Creation Date:
2017 May 03