Automatic Plotting Routines for Estimating Static Aerodynamic Properties of Long Rod Finned Projectiles for 2<M<5

Donovan, William F.; Nusca, Michael J.; Wood, Susan A.

Automatic Plotting Routines for Estimating Static Aerodynamic Properties of Long Rod Finned Projectiles for 2<M<5

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Abstract:

A predictive program for the estimation of static aerodynamic coefficients for long rod projectiles at 2M5 is presented in desk top Tektronix 4051 computer context. The technique is demonstrated by application to a typical projectile for which range data is available for comparison.

Author(s):

Donovan, William F. ; Nusca, Michael J. ; Wood, Susan A.

Author Organization(s):

ARMY BALLISTIC RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD

Descriptive Note:

Memorandum rept.

Pagination:

0073

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):

ARBRL-MR-03123

Project Number(s):

1L162617AH19

Monitor Series:

BRL

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_5.2_Understand; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships

Modernization Areas:

Space; Directed Energy; Fully Networked C3

Communities of Interest:

Weapons Technologies

Descriptor(s):

*PROJECTILE TRAJECTORIES, COEFFICIENTS, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, DRAG, ESTIMATES, FINS, KINETIC ENERGY PROJECTILES, MATHEMATICAL PREDICTION, MOMENTS, PENETRATION, PLOTTING, PROJECTILES, RODS, SUBROUTINES, SUPERSONIC CHARACTERISTICS

Field(s)/Group(s):

Computer Programming and Software, Armor, Fluid Mechanics

Keyword(s):

TEKTRONIX 4051 COMPUTERS, ROD PROJECTILES, PENETRATORS, LONG ROD FINNED PROJECTILES, STATIC MOMENTS, ASH19, PE62617A

Report Date:

1981 Aug 01