On the Dynamic Stability of a Missile

  • K.C. Sharma Institute of Armament Technology, Pune
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.27.6653
Keywords: Free flight, Aerodynamic stabilisation, Coasting rocket, Magnus moment, P method, Missiles

Abstract

The P-method given by Parks and Pritchard has been used to discuss the stability behaviour of a missile in free flight. General stability criteria for aerodynamic stabilisation have been obtained for slowly varying coefficients. The effect of pressure gradient on the stability of a coasting rocket has been explicitly examined. It is observed that the positive Magnus moment parameter ensures stability whereas a negative moment parameter would enhance the requirements of a larger stability margin.
Published
2014-01-01
How to Cite
Sharma, K. (2014). On the Dynamic Stability of a Missile. Defence Science Journal, 27(1), 29-32. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.27.6653
Issue
Vol 27 No 1
Section
Research Papers
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