On the Dynamic Stability of a Missile

Authors

  • 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.

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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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