| Low Cost Plastic Actuator Process Development. |
APR 1977 |
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| Authors:
James R. Hickey; MARTIN MARIETTA AEROSPACE ORLANDO FLA
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 | The feasibility of a hydraulic actuator made principally of molded plastic was demonstrated under Air Force contract F33615-74-C-3013. The present contract, F33615-76-C-3086, concerns the investigation of various processes and molding techniques to improve the yield of parts capable of withstanding the hydraulic pressures necessary for actuator operation. (Author) |
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| BRAZO Test Facility (BRATFAC) System Description. |
11 MAR 1977 |
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| Authors:
J. K. Hall; L. K. Sherman; NAVAL OCEAN SYSTEMS CENTER SAN DIEGO CALIF
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| Operational features of the BRAZO missile and test facilities for its evaluation are described. System-integration activities and test-data collection, reduction, and analysis procedures are discussed. (Author) |
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| Maneuvering Target Simulation for Testing the Terminal Guidance of Air-to-Air missiles. |
MAR 1977 |
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| Authors:
Harry G. Paddon; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OHIO SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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| There was a need for a complete maneuvering target for air-to-air combat simulation. A computer program was developed with logic and tactical decisions subroutines. The parameters for these decisions corresponded to the differences in pilots and the relative aircraft states. The decision subroutines provided the desired control inputs to accomplish the required maneuvers. Validation of the simulated target was accomplished by use of five test runs from different initial conditions ... |
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| Evaluation of the Harpoon Missile Shock Environment During Ejection Launch by Aircraft Launchers. |
FEB 1977 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
Allan G. Piersol; BOLT BERANEK AND NEWMAN INC CANOGA PARKCA
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 | A series of ground launch ejections of a Harpoon missile were performed to establish and evaluate the Harpoon ejection shock environment. The acceleration response of the missile was measured at 30 locations during various ejections from an MAU-9A/A and an Aero-7A-1 rack. The data were reduced to acceleration shock spectra covering a frequency range from 100 to 10 000 Hz. The results of the study produced considerable information concerning launch ... |
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| Analysis of Harpoon Missile Structural Response to Aircraft Launches, Landings, Captive Flight and Gunfire. |
JAN 1977 |
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| Authors:
Allan G. Piersol; BOLT BERANEK AND NEWMAN INC CANOGA PARK CALIF
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| During its service life the HARPOON missile will be exposed to various types of shock and vibration loads which pose a reliability hazard to the missile and its equipment. This report discusses the response of the HARPOON missile to shock loads during catapult launches and arrested landings of the missile-carrying aircraft, long-term vibration during captive flight, and short-term vibration induced by aircraft gunfire. To evaluate the missile's response to these ... |
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| The SOTAS-Scout-AAH/HELLFIRE System. |
JAN 1977 |
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| Authors:
James B. Campbell; GENERAL RESEARCH CORP MCLEAN VA OPERATIONS ANALYSIS DIV
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| The increased performance capability and associated change in survivability resulting from the increase in performance was investigated for scout type helicopters. Three terrains, coded for the computer, were used in the study. Scout helicopters were employed to search, identify and designate targets for an Advanced Attack Helicopter with HELLFIRE missiles. The scout helicopter performance was investigated at different altitudes for several single and multiple pop-up positions in each terrain. (Author) ... |
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| Performance of an Air-to-Ground Missile Employing SAR-Retran Guidance. |
DEC 1976 |
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| Authors:
Edwin H. Jessup; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OHIO SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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| The compatibility of a representative 500 pound weight boost-glide air-to-ground missile with the trajectory constraints imposed by a Synthetic Aperture Radar - Retransmission guidance system was investigated using a digital flight simulation. A demonstration flight profile was assumed, with a minimum of 20 seconds of tracking on the aircraft-to-target line of sight required. A guidance algorithm was developed which produced satisfactory trajectories. A first order gradient technique was employed in ... |
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| Project DAME - Tactical Instrumented Missile Simulation Testing |
DEC 1976 |
173 pages |
| Authors:
J. D. Burton; ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL MCGREGOR TX ROCKETDYNE DIV
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| Results of a previous program -- an instrumented modified 14-inch bomb dummy unit (BDU) flown on an F-111 aircraft -- were applied, analytically, to an AIM-7E (Sparrow) motor. An inert Sparrow motor was instrumented with accelerometers, strain and stress gages, and thermocouples. It was then subjected to thermal, dynamic, and captive-flight simulation tests that cover the expected range of loadings to be encountered in captive flight on high-performance aircraft. Random ... |
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| Digital Guided Weapons Technology. Volume I. Digital Processor System Studies. |
NOV 1976 |
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| Authors:
F. W. Hardy; R. L. Hoolko; A. J. Roach; R. L. Woolley; S. Y. Wong; HUGHES AIRCRAFT CO CANOGA PARK CA MISSILE SYSTEMS DIV
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| A digital processing system is defined which will support the integration of the components of an advanced modular weapon system. Modularity requirements of the weapon system led to the choice of a multiplexed digital bus as the prime communication channel in the weapon. The weapon bus presents a common interface to all subsystems and provides a common functional interface between weapon sections. The combination of a digital processor and the ... |
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| Digital Guided Weapons Technology. Volume III. Programmable Digital Autopilot. |
NOV 1976 |
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| Authors:
J. A. Drgon; L. Pivar; HUGHES AIRCRAFT CO CANOGA PARK CA MISSILE SYSTEMS DIV
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| This report describes how current technology was used to produce a programmable digital autopilot (PDAP) capable to satisfying the requirements for three configurations of the Pave Strike glide weapon (GBU-15(V)). A digital design for the three GBU-15(V) analog autopilots was produced. From this design, the requirements for a common PDAP were determined. Two Brassboard PDAPs were then built and evaluated--one in the Hybrid Simulation Laboratory at Eglin Air Force Base ... |
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| Digital Guided Weapons Technology. Volume II. System Simulations. |
NOV 1976 |
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| Authors:
R. Woolley; R. Hoolko; J. Mouton; D. Sobek; F. Watson; HUGHES AIRCRAFT CO CANOGA PARK CA MISSILE SYSTEMS DIV
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| This report describes simulations and field tests performed with the two digital processing systems, DP1 and DP2, which were built on the Digital Guided Weapons Technology Program. The DP1 system was integrated with a GFE Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU); and, after testing at Hughes Aircraft Company, it was integrated with the Completely Integrated Reference Instrumentation System (CIRIS) at the central Inertial Guidance Test Facility (CIGTF), Holloman Air Force Base, New ... |
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| DME Surface to Surface Missile Demonstration System Analysis. |
31 OCT 1976 |
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| Authors:
IBM FEDERAL SYSTEMS DIV OWEGO N Y
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| System design, analysis and tests were performed in preparation for a joint U.S. Army/Air Force demonstration flight test. This flight test will involve use of the Air Force Advanced Location and Strikes System (ALSS) Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) navigation and guidance techniques for control of a Hawk missile on a surface-to-surface trajectory. Requirements are defined for the interface between the DME Weapon Guidance Subsystem and the Hawk flight control system. ... |
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| F-111 Munitions Compatibility Flight Test Program (SEEK EAGLE). Phase II. |
OCT 1976 |
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| Authors:
R. M. Senko; A. J. Bianco; D. A. Vore; ARMAMENT DEVELOPMENT AND TEST CENTER EGLIN AFB FL
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| Testing was conducted to verify satisfactory fit, carriage, and release of munitions from the F-111 aircraft. The munitions were fit checked in various configurations to verify physical fit and electrical compatibility. They were then flown on extended captive flights to insure that aircraft handling qualities were not degraded and/or to verify the integrity of the munition/aircraft configuration. Finally, as appropriate, the munitions were released at predetermined airspeed, dive angle, altitude, ... |
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| Test and Evaluation of Container MK 618 MOD 0 for HARPOON Rocket Motor Section P/N72/P250001-1103 Used for Boosters A/B44G-2 and A/B44G-3. |
30 SEP 1976 |
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| Authors:
NAVAL WEAPONS HANDLING CENTER COLTS NECK N J
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| This report details the test and evaluation of a prototype container MK 618 MOD 0 designed to protect a HARPOON Rocket Motor Section P/N 72P250001-1103 for fleet use. Test results indicated that the container is suitable for its intended purpose. (Author) |
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| Systems Analysis Directorate Activities Summary, Aug 1976 |
SEP 1976 |
59 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY ARMAMENT COMMAND ROCK ISLAND IL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS DIRECTORATE
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| This monthly publication contains Memoranda for Record and other technical information that summarize the activities of the Systems Analysis Directorate, US Army Armament Command, Rock Island, IL. The subjects dealt with are: Artillery Night Muzzle flash detection, 155mm illuminating projectile, Laser designator test standards, Biological detector and warning system, XM19/ XM2; and 155mm cannon launched guided projectile (CLGP). |
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| Midcourse Guidance Study for Tactical Guided Weapons. Volume I. Survey and Analysis. |
AUG 1976 |
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| Authors:
T. S. Stanton; BOOZ-ALLEN AND HAMILTON INC BETHESDA MD
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| This development addresses midcourse guidance problems of air-to-surface weapons. It emphasizes methodology for guidance law selection, prelaunch alignment of the missile, and postlaunch update. The development involved both survey and analysis. The survey portion of the study resulted in the evaluation of inertial sensors, RF sensors, and discrete update procedures. The analysis portion of the study resulted in the definition of a guidance law, a comparison of several alignment techniques ... |
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| Minimum Energy Control of a Bilinear Pursuit-Evasion System. |
21 JUL 1976 |
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| Authors:
Kuang-Chung Wei; Allan E. Pearson; BROWN UNIV PROVIDENCE R I DIV OF ENGINEERING
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| A two-dimensional missile intercept system is formulated as a bilinear pursuit-evasion problem. The minimum energy control of this problem is discussed and analyzed together with the singularly perturbed problem. It is shown that the optimal control appears in a constant form which can be solved explicitly from the boundary conditions. The terminal intercept condition can be achieved provided the area swept out by a given controller sustains a certain constant ... |
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| Test and Evaluation of Prototype Container MK 620 MOD 0 for HARPOON Control Section, Boattail, Guided Missile WCU-1/B |
14 JUN 1976 |
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| Authors:
NAVAL WEAPONS HANDLING CENTER COLTS NECK NJ
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| The Naval Weapons Handling Center, WPNSTA Earle was tasked to design, develop and document a shipping and storage container for the HARPOON, Control Section, Boattail. As a result of this request a prototype container was fabricated and tested in accordance with specification XAS 4315. The primary objective of the tests was to evaluate the adequacy of the container in providing protection for a packaged HARPOON, Control Section, Boattail. The tests ... |
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| Subsonic Aerodynamic Characteristics of Proposed High Wing Maneuvering Air-To-Surface Submunitions. |
JUN 1976 |
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| Authors:
Frederick M. Jonas; AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLO
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| Subsonic aerodynamic and static stability characteristics of proposed high wing mounted Maneuvering Air-to-Surface Submunitions were investigated using 0.5-scale models in the USAFA 2 ft. x 3 ft. Subsonic Wind Tunnel facility. Data were obtained on fourteen configurations at Mach numbers of 0.18, 0.22, or 0.27 and corresponding Reynolds numbers of 230,000, 280,000, or 330,000 based on the average chord. Nominal angle of attack range tested varied from -10 to +15 ... |
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| Low Cost/Optimized Performance Inlets. Volume 2. Phase Two. Production Methods Development. |
JUN 1976 |
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| Authors:
J. L. Arnquist; E. L. Koetje; R. F. Northrop; BOEING AEROSPACE CO SEATTLE WA
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| Volume 1 of this report covers phase one of a study to identify, design and fabricate low cost/optimized performance inlets for an advanced long range air-to-air missile. This report, Volume 2, covers the phase two effort to develop fabrication methods for low cost production of inlets. Production methods were developed for low cost forming and welding of titanium sheet metal for the inlet. The resulting hardware has internal features identical ... |
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| Design and Test of Prototype Safe Separation Sensors (SSS) and an Instrument Control Package (ICP). |
JUN 1976 |
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| Authors:
Arthur W. Mittendorf; UNIDYNAMICS/PHOENIX INC AZ
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| A research and development program was conducted to demonstrate the ability of a Safe Separation Sensor (SSS) to accurately determine arming distances for conventional warhead missile (S and A). The basic sensing concept was that used in the Air Force SRAM Missile. This device detects single axis acceleration and performs a double integration to provide arming distance information. During this program, the device was successfully miniaturized and its g detection ... |
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| Application of the Critical Path Method Network Technique to the Integrated Logistics Support Plan of the AIM-9L Program |
MAY 1976 |
37 pages |
| Authors:
Wallace T. Bucher; DEFENSE SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT SCHOOL FORT BELVOIR VA
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| The purpose of this report is to show how the logistics managers of the AIM-9L program initiated and used a Critical Path Method network to monitor and control the scheduling aspects of their program. The report begins by showing the environment in which the logistics managers were operating and the rationale for the employment of a networking technique. The selection process for the particular networking technique and computer program is ... |
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| Lessons Learned: Production Restart of a Major Weapons System. |
MAY 1976 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
Duane K. Hlavinka; DEFENSE SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT SCHOOL FORT BELVOIR VA
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| The purpose of the report is to provide insight into the peculiar problems that arise during restart of a weapons system after a prolonged break in production. The situation considered is the restart of production of the Short Range Attack Missile (SRAM) which will be required in the event a decision is made to produce the B-1 aircraft. The problem is significant since production of the SRAM was completed in ... |
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| Today's Weapons-Tomorrow's Requirements. Upgrading Existing Systems vs New System Development--A Case in Point. |
MAY 1976 |
58 pages |
| Authors:
Charles J. Supko; DEFENSE SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT SCHOOL FORT BELVOIR VA
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| Instead of developing totally new systems to meet future needs, the upgrading of existing systems has received increased emphasis as an alternate approach. Based upon an actual non-major Army air-to-ground rocket project history, this report addresses a number of management problems that confronted a project manager who was attempting to gain recognition of the potential of an upgraded version of his system as a viable alternative to a replacement air-to-ground ... |
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| A Wind Tunnel Investigation of Impulse Effects on the Motion of an Impulse Correction Guidance Missile. |
APR 1976 |
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| Authors:
Bob L. Uselton; ARNOLD ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT CENTER ARNOLD AIR FORCE STATION TENN
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| Wind tunnel tests were conducted for the Air Force Armament Laboratory to obtain experimental data at Mach number 3 on an impulse correction guidance system. The guidance system is based on the principle of impulse correction. The purpose of the test program was to determine if the interaction of the impulse explosion with the supersonic airflow caused an effect on the model motion. The small-amplitude free-oscillation technique was used to ... |
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| Target and Background Signature Test Program. |
APR 1976 |
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| Authors:
L. A. Monicatti; VOUGHT CORP STERLING HEIGHTS MICH MICHIGAN DIV
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| The objectives of this program were to: (a) design and fabricate the necessary hardware, and (b) conduct a test program to obtain the infrared signature data characteristics of various targets and backgrounds. The data were obtained through the use of different types of infrared seekers and/or sensors from the overhead aspect employing a U.S. Army UH-1 type helicopter. Subsequent analysis of the data determined the characteristic signatures of the various ... |
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| Assessment of Quanbeck-Wood Report |
31 MAR 1976 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
AIR FORCE STUDIES AND ANALYSES AGENCY WASHINGTON DC
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| This paperassesses the Quanbeck-Wood report, which proposes to replace the concept of manned aircraft penetrating hostile airspace with air launched cruise missiles launched from aircraft flying outside of defended airspace. The discussion contained herein deals with the relative effectiveness of either force concept in the context of the strategic nuclear mission. |
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| A Review of the Management of Air Force Air-to-air Missiles Research, Development Testing, and Production Programs. |
MAR 1976 |
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| Authors:
Frank David Moruzzi; DEFENSE SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT COLL FORT BELVOIR VA
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| This report reviews past and present Air Force AAM efforts with an emphasis placed upon management lessons learned. Future AAM developments in the Air Force will most likely also be joint-Service efforts and management will be an important key element in fulfilling Air Force AAM requirements. |
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| AN Analytical Study of a Boundary Layer TVC Nozzle Concept. |
MAR 1976 |
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| Authors:
H. H. Tang; W. A. Anderson; J. Xerikos; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS ASTRONAUTICS CO HUNTINGTON BEACH CA
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| Experimental investigations of the feasibility of directing missile thrust by controlling ambient airflow through ports in overexpanded nozzles have been conducted by the Naval Weapons Center and an NWC-sponsored contractor. Chandler Evans, Inc. The present analytical effort studied boundary-layer thrust vector control (BLTVC) technology with the following specific objectives: (1) Development of analytical or semi-empirical descriptions of the dominant phenomena that characterize the BLTVC flow field; (2) Derivation of similarity ... |
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| Low Cost Flight Test Capabilities Study. |
19 JAN 1976 |
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| Authors:
John P. Crenshaw; PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES INC SANTA ANA CALIF
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| The feasibility of obtaining low cost flight data relevant to Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) reentry problems has been investigated. Multiple subscale payloads launched from booster systems composed primarily of surplus Minuteman I or Spartan hardware are shown to satisfy that objective. Computed simulations of ICBM flight conditions achievable through subscale testing are presented for a wide range of subscale reentry vehicle conditions and potential flight test objectives. An example of ... |
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| NSRAAM Captive Test Unit Description and Aircraft/Avionics Interface Definition. |
JAN 1976 |
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| Authors:
Ronald Hinkel; Gerald N. Jones; Ronald R. Lindemann; NAVAL WEAPONS CENTER CHINA LAKE CA
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| This paper defines the Navy Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (NSRAAM) concept, and presents a detailed description of the functional modes of operation, the Captive Test Unit (CTU), and the interface requirements for the implementation of the Navy SRAAM concept of AIMVAL aircraft. The Navy SRAAM concepts, Delta and Echo, are based upon heads-up, Off-Boresight Angle (OBA) slaving of missile seekers having increased sensitivity. The present method of achieving heads-up, large ... |
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| Differential Game Guidance Versus Proportional Navigation for an Air-to- Air Missile |
DEC 1975 |
113 pages |
| Authors:
Robin A. Poulter; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSONAFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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| Proportional navigation is a closed loop optimal control for the case of a linear dynamic model of the air-to-air missile intercept problem and a quadratic cost function. This paper presents a differential game model of the intercept problem using nonlinear realistic dynamics, free final time and a terminal cost function related to probability of kill. With this model proportional navigation is no longer optimal and the extent of its nonoptimality ... |
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| Design and Analysis of Air-To-Air Missile Using Digital Control Thesis. |
DEC 1975 |
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| Authors:
Thomas R. Callen; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OHIO SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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| The design of automatic control systems is one of the most critical and important tasks that the air-to-air missile control engineer must accomplish. The advantages of low cost, high reliability and low power requirements, along with the small space requirements, make digital controllers a very attractive device for this purpose. This thesis presents the engineering techniques that can be employed to develop a mathematical model of a generic missile and ... |
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| Analysis of Liquid Rocket Tankage for Model LR58-RM-4 Liquid Propellant . |
DEC 1975 |
63 pages |
| Authors:
E. J. King; John Salvaggi; BELL AEROSPACE CO BUFFALO NY
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| The objective of the program was the assessment of Bullpup missile tankage and component compatibility with IRFNA and MAF-1 propellants, for a period of 10 - 12 years. Tankage material was the 2014-T6 aluminum alloy. Evaluation of the tank and component surfaces disclosed only minor corrosion effects of a general, surface nature. The degree of material degradation which occurred is considered insignificant and would not alter the functional capability of ... |
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| AGM-69A Joint Test Unit |
15 NOV 1975 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND OFFUTT AFB NE
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| This report contains the Strategic Air Command's assessment of the operational utility and suitability, training requirements, and logistic supportability of the Joint Test Unit for the AGM-69A Short Range Attack Missile (SRAM). |
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| Effects of Certain Configuration Parameters on a Particular Air to Air Interceptor Missile with Optimal Guidance. |
OCT 1975 |
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| Authors:
I. Bert Russak; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CALIF
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| During the summer of 1973 at the request of the Naval Missile Center, Pt Mugu, CA, the author initiated a study to determine how much potential performance limits could be improved for a conceptual air to air interceptor missile through the use of a variable thrust engine together with optimal guidance techniques. Significant improvements in performance were achieved in the sense of reducing time to intercept. The present work extends ... |
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| Proceedings of the Air Force Systems Command 1975 Science and Engineering Symposium, 15-16-17 October 1975, Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Volume I. |
OCT 1975 |
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| Authors:
AIR FORCE SYSTEMS COMMAND WASHINGTON D C
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| Contents: The Dispersion and Growth of Waves and Instabilities in Weakly Ionized Plasmas, Development of a Novel Aerosol Laser Absorption Cell, Air Launch of Strategic Missiles (ALSM), The development of the Completely Integrated Reference Instrumentation System (CIRIS), New System for Detection of Cracks Under Installed Fasteners, Flutter Testing Through Time Series Analysis, Integrated Engine/Airframe Testing in Wind Tunnels, Rib and Channel Vertical Junction Solar Cell, Aircraft Accident Investigation and Failure ... |
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| Application of ILS Model to Phoenix Missile System, |
SEP 1975 |
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| Authors:
K. J. Braman; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD
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| The application of a computerized Integrated Logistics Support model to the Phoenix Missile System is discussed. |
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| Electronic Counter-Countermeasures System for Employment Against Enemy Jamming. |
19 AUG 1975 |
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| Authors:
Owen F. Foin Jr.; Frank P. Miley; DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON D C
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| The patent relates to a counter-countermeasures system designed to reduce the effectiveness of a so-called 'jamming' signal transmitted by an airborne enemy target in order to decoy a missile launched from an aircraft with the intention of impacting such target. The invention is intended to be employed in conjunction with apparatus on the missile for tracking the target by receiving the doppler frequency wave therefrom. The essence of the concept ... |
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| Results of Some Investigations of Differential Gain Theory Applied to Air-to-Air Systems. Volume IV. Intercepting an Accelerating Target Using Quasi-Optimal Control for Air-to-Air Systems. |
AUG 1975 |
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| Authors:
Henry F. Eide; CALIFORNIA UNIV LOS ANGELES SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE
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| The technique of quasi-optimum control, developed by B. Friedland is applied to the problem of intercepting an accelerating target with an air launched missile. The problem is first stated as an optimal control problem with non-linear system equations and a quadratic cost functional. Several techniques of finding feedback type optimal controls which have been developed by solving various approximations to the original problem are then described. None of these techniques ... |
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| Results of some Investigations of Differential Gain Theory Applied to Air-to-Air Systems, Volume II. Stochastic Differential Games with Complexity Constrained Strategies for Air-to-Air Systems. |
AUG 1975 |
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| Authors:
Donald MacDonald Stuart Jr; CALIFORNIA UNIV LOS ANGELES SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE
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| An examination is made of some problems encountered in the optimal control of a linear dynamic system by two independent controllers with noisy state observations, the controllers having either conflicting or concurring objectives. The question of what form the optimal controls should take is also discussed. By restricting consideration to linear forms, it is shown that the computational complexity of a general optimal linear strategy is considerable. Attention is further ... |
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| Linear Perturbation Equations of Missiles in Pushover and Terminal Dive. |
AUG 1975 |
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| Authors:
Peter H. Zipfel; AIR FORCE ARMAMENT LAB EGLIN AFB FLA
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| In this report the linear perturbation equations of missiles are derived as they apply to the pushover and terminal flight phases. Starting with the most general perturbation equations of flight mechanics, simplifications are introduced that lead to nonautonomous linear differential equations. They are presented in a state-variable matrix format that is most convenient for flight control system analysis. A gravitational term, not previously considered, is included and shown to be ... |
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| The Tank-Attack Helicopter in the European Mid-Intensity Conflict Environment: An Operational Effectiveness Analysis of Competitiveness/Compatibility. |
06 JUN 1975 |
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| Authors:
Curtis V. Ebitz; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| The problem undertaken in this thesis is to determine whether or not the main battle tank or attack helicopter are competitive or compatible antiarmor weapons systems in a European mid-intensity conflict environment. The genesis of the problem resides in the quantitative imbalance of main battle tanks that exists between the forces of NATO and the Soviet-led Warsaw Pact. This imbalance was assessed initially by comparing the Lanchesterian square law with ... |
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| Helicopter Antitank Weapons System: AH-1Q or OH-58Q. |
06 JUN 1975 |
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| Authors:
E. W. Cavanaugh Jr; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| The viability of and the necessity for an antitank helicopter (ATH) is reaffirmed in this unclassified study. The need for the feasibility of a relatively small, simple and inexpensive ATH is developed to replace the current and still developmental AH-1Q in its pure antitank role. Key measures of effectiveness criteria are discussed, developed and both systems are then compared and evaluated. Economic comparisons are also used to test the hypothesis: ... |
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| T-6 Digital Autopilot Data Processing Analysis and Specification. |
05 MAR 1975 |
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| Authors:
C. Frank Asquity; ARMY MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING LAB REDSTONE ARSENAL ALA GUIDANCE AND CONTROL DIRECTORATE
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| This report describes the analysis required to specify the computer data processing for a digital autopilot for a small homing missile. The problem of conversion of an analog system to a digital system by state variable methods is examined. Modification of the resulting digital system to maintain system gain and phase margins is accomplished. Data rate and word length effects are studied and the decomposed state variable type formulation is ... |
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| SEATIDE Analysis Process. Volume IIIA. Cruise Missile - Concept Generation and Screening Model (CM-CGSM). Users Manual. Revision A. |
20 FEB 1975 |
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| Authors:
LTV AEROSPACE CORP DALLAS TEX VOUGHT SYSTEMS DIV
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| Contents: Introduction; Description; CGSM Inputs; CGSM Output; User Operating Procedures; Computer Operations Procedures; and Sample Problem. |
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| Submissile Air-to-Surface Warhead with Propellant-Diaphragm Deployment Mechanism. |
11 FEB 1975 |
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| Authors:
Thomas W. Boulter; Bernard Van Zyl; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON D C
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| This invention relates generally to a submissile warhead which is part of a parent air-to-surface missile structures, and more particularly to a propellant-diaphragm depolyment mechanism in the warhead for ejecting a plurality of submissiles (i.e., mini-bombs, bomblets and the like) from within the warhead on to a designated enemy ground target. |
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| AGM-69A SRAM Explosive Components Surveillance Program Summary Report and FY74 Service Life Estimate |
JAN 1975 |
93 pages |
| Authors:
Charles E. Stanbery; Lester L. Lyles; AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS DIV WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| Service life estimates for the SRAM rocket motor and ordnance devices are contained in this document. Results of the initial survey are scheduled for publication in Fiscal Year 1974, and annually thereafter. The purpose of this document is to present the life expectancy of components to allow orderly replacement of aged-out components with minimum impact on weapon system operational capability and give a overall surveillance program summary report thru November ... |
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| Temperature and Pressure Profiles Obtained during Burn of a SPARROW MK 38 MOD 0 or MOD 1 Motor in a 15,300 Cubic-Foot Magazine. Part I. |
NOV 1974 |
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| Authors:
Frank J. Hanzel; Charles L. Berkey; Richard E. Miller Jr; NAVAL SURFACE WEAPONS CENTER DAHLGREN LAB VA
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| SPARROW MK 38 MOD 0 or MOD 1 motors were ignited in three tests in an instrumental 15,300 cubic-foot magazine under conditions that would simulate accidental ignition of the motor under shipboard service conditions using the wet or dry sprinkler system as the damage control mechanism. The results provided a detailed temperature and pressure profile in the magazine; and thermal characteristics for bare, inert, instrumented ZUNI motors, bare, inert, instrumented, ... |
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| Shrike and Sparrow Missile Baseline Cookoff Tests |
OCT 1974 |
226 pages |
| Authors:
Anthony San Miguel; Paul McQuaide; NAVAL WEAPONS CENTER CHINA LAKE CA
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| The purpose was to determine the fast-cookoff characteristics of SHRIKE and SPARROW missiles when exposed to a JP-5 fuel fire. Time to cookoff reaction, type of reaction, and time/temperature data were obtained for each test. These data were analyzed and a hypothesis of the events leading to cookoff of the test items was formulated. These results are being used in the design of retrofit thermal protection systems for in-service missiles. ... |
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Air- and Space-Launched Guided Missiles
