Nonsymmetric Ballastic Range, Height, Time-of-Flight, and Optimal Flight Path Angle Computations with Programs for a Lewlett-Packard 65 Calculator

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Abstract:

The purpose of this report is to provide the equations and HP-65 programmable calculator programs for computing ballastic range, height, time-of- flight, and particularly the flight path angle which maximizes ballistic ranges for non-symmetric launch and target positions. A no-atmosphere, non-rotating, spherical Earth is assumed.

Author(s):
Shudde, Rex H.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA024547
Pagination:
0025

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NPS-55SU76031
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*BALLISTIC TRAJECTORIES, *GUIDED MISSILE TRAJECTORIES, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, FLIGHT PATHS, RANGE(DISTANCE)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Guided Missile Trajectories, Accuracy and Ballistics
Keyword(s):
HP 65 computers, Two body problem
Report Date:
1976 Mar 01