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The effect of atmospheric turbulence on the dispersion of unguided missiles

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

M. Curcin  and
R. I. Harris
M. Curcin
Affiliation:
Vojnotehnicki Institut, Beograd, Yugoslavia
R. I. Harris
Affiliation:
Cranfield Institute of Technology, England
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Summary

A technique for calculating the dispersion of unguided missiles due to strong turbulent wind is presented. The three components of turbulent wind velocity are simulated along a trajectory by means of a moving average process according to Box and Jenkins. Variations of the statistics of turbulent wind with height are taken into account. A six degree of freedom program is used to calculate a trajectory. The effect of turbulent wind on both powered and unpowered flight is considered. The results of the calculation for two types of missiles are presented.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 90 , Issue 894 , April 1986 , pp. 139 - 151
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1986 

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