Sounding Rocket Delta Velocity System.

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Abstract:

A sounding rocket tumble system to enhance deceleration and redirect the flight path angle of a vehicle can be an effective means of accomplishing large spacial separation between a separated payload and the spent final stage rocket motor. The design and implementation of two such systems, for 9-in. - and 17-in. -diam payloads, is presented. Flight test results show that separation distances between payload and vehicle in the order of 10 percent of vehicle apogee can be achieved. Author

Author(s):
Mckenna, Edward F.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE GEOPHYSICS LAB HANSCOM AFB MASS
Descriptive Note:
Instrumentation papers,
Pagination:
0015

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFGL-TR-76-0241, AFGL-IP-251
Task Number(s):
04
Project Number(s):
7659
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*SOUNDING ROCKETS, PAYLOAD, LOW VELOCITY, SEPARATION, HOT GASES, EXOSPHERE, SOLID PROPELLANT ROCKET ENGINES, DECELERATION, DESCENT TRAJECTORIES, COLD GASES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Rockets
Keyword(s):
Delta velocity system, WUAFGL76590402, PE62101F
Report Date:
1976 Oct 08