Methods in use or proposed for the control of tactical missiles are identified, described, and compared. A brief and simplified discussion of missile response and flight dynamics is presented in order to illustrate the primary factors affecting control system performance. Aerodynamic (wing, tail, canard) controls are discussed as well as fluid interaction devices (thrust vector control, jet interaction, and others). Considering various performance factors, a rough comparison is made in an attempt to identify the most promising control methods for highly maneuverable missiles. (Author)
Review and Comparison of Tactical Missile Control Methods
1972
62 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Fluid Mechanics , Missile Trajectories & Reentry Dynamics , Guided missile trajectories , Attitude control systems , Aerodynamic control surfaces , Guided missile components , Intercept trajectories , Roll , Maneuverability , Thrust vector control systems , Boundary layer control , Control jets , Interactions , Canard configuration , Air to air missiles , Surface to air missiles , Fluids , Injection , Equations of motion , Motion , Stabilization systems , Effectiveness , Tactical weapons , Automatic pilots , Bibliographies , Jet interaction control systems
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