On an aeroballistic optimization problem
Abstract
The accuracy of ballistic missiles determined essentially by the aeroballistic properties of the missile itself is discussed. The inherent dispersion characteristics of the ballistic missile at the end of the boost-phase due to the influence of thrust misalignment, launcher deflection, and cross-wind effects can be minimized by a suitable design of the missile's aerodynamic stability with the help of a time-dependent change of the stability. The effects of the exhaust plume and the longitudinal acceleration on aerodynamic stability are considered.
- Publication:
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Contributions on Transport Phenomena in Fluid Mechanics and Related Topics (ESA-TT-498)
- Pub Date:
- March 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979ctpf.rept..224K
- Keywords:
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- Aerodynamic Characteristics;
- Ballistic Missiles;
- Missile Control;
- Missile Trajectories;
- Trajectory Optimization;
- Acceleration (Physics);
- Longitude;
- Misalignment;
- Rocket Exhaust;
- Thrust;
- Wind Effects;
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer