Predictions of Nuisance Damage and Hazard From Accidental Explosions During Trident Missile Test Flights

1980 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack W. Reed
Keyword(s):  
Missile Test

scholarly journals Sensitivity Analysis and Flight Tests Results for a Vertical Cold Launch Missile System

Aerospace ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 168
Author(s):  
Robert Głębocki ◽  
Mariusz Jacewicz
Keyword(s):  
Vision System ◽  
Flight Test ◽  
Measurement Unit ◽  
Flight Tests ◽  
Test Range ◽  
Roll Rate ◽  
Six Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Main Engine ◽  
Missile Test ◽  
Missile System

In vertical cold launch the missile starts without the function of the main engine. Over the launcher, the attitude of the missile is controlled by a set of lateral thrusters. However, a quick turn might be disturbed by various uncertainties. This study discusses the problem of the influences of disturbances and the repeatability of lateral thrusters’ ignition on the pitch maneuver quality. The generic 152.4 mm projectile equipped in small, solid propellant lateral thrusters was used as a test platform. A six degree of freedom mathematical model was developed to execute the Monte-Carlo simulations of the launch phase and to prepare the flight test campaign. The parametric analysis was performed to investigate the influence of system uncertainties on quick turn repeatability. A series of ground laboratory trials was accomplished. Thirteen flight tests were completed on the missile test range. The flight parameters were measured using an onboard inertial measurement unit and a ground vision system. It was experimentally proved that the cold vertical launch maneuver could be realized properly with at least two lateral motors. It was found that the initial roll rate of the projectile and the lateral thrusters ‘igniters’ uncertainties could affect the pitch angle achieved and must be minimized to reduce the projectile dispersion.

scholarly journals Searching for the “smoking gun” of the miscarried 2019 Nenoksa nuclear cruise missile test: a null result

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imke Spykman ◽  
Tobias Blenke ◽  
Sebastian Büchner ◽  
Detlev Degering ◽  
Konstantinos Eleftheriadis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cruise Missile ◽  
Null Result ◽  
Missile Test

Transfer Radiometer for Missile Test Set Calibration

1979 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederic M. Zweibaum ◽  
Richard F. Leftwich
Keyword(s):  
Test Set ◽  
Missile Test

Occupational Health Problems at a Missile Test Site

1959 ◽  
Vol 124 (10) ◽  
pp. 720-722
Author(s):  
Laurent P. Laroche
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Test Site ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Missile Test
Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document