Yawsonde Tests of 2.75-Inch Mk66 Mod 1 Rocket

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Abstract:

The Mk66 Mod 1 is a 2.75-inch rocket which uses three wrap-around fins for flight stabilization and roll control. Performance requirements made it necessary to closely control the spin history of the rocket over its trajectory so as to avoid a resonance region. The BRL performed a small yawsonde test program to measure the roll history and yaw behavior for selected fin configurations.

Author(s):
Mermagen, William H. ; Oskay, Vural
Author Organization(s):
ARMY BALLISTIC RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
Supersedes Rept. no. BRL-IMR-714. DOI: 10.21236/ADA104904
Pagination:
0055

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARBRL-MR-03127
Project Number(s):
1L162618AH80
Monitor Series:
ARBRL
 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_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.3_Planning
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*ROLL, *YAW, *FOLDING FINS(ROCKETS), *YAWSONDES, *FIN STABILIZED AMMUNITION, TEST METHODS, ROCKET TRAJECTORIES, DATA REDUCTION, INSTRUMENTATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods, Rockets, Fluid Mechanics
Keyword(s):
MARK 66 MOD 1 ROCKETS, PE62618A
Report Date:
1981 Aug 01