The Joint Nol Rae Wre Research Program On Bomb Dynamics PDF Download

Since 1964 extensive and successful collaboration in a bomb dynamics program has continued between research organizations in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. Various aspects of this joint effort have been reported in separate reports: Part 1 treated the dynamics, aerodynamics and performance of free-fall weapons stabilized by fixed cruciform stabilizers. Part 2 gave a similar treatment of split-skirt stabilizers. Part 3 reviewed results obtained from the use of freely spinning panel stabilizers. This series of reports is concluded in the present document which discusses the task of the ballistician in light of the knowledge gained during the program and illustrates the application of the techniques derived to missile design. In addition, brief reference is made to a number of research projects which have stemmed from the original tripartite work.