Citation
Shonerd, David Edwin (1949) Winged Rocket Performance Analysis. Engineer's thesis, California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/34ZH-KG02. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02052009-092504
Abstract
A method is presented for estimating the effects of various parameters on the performance of a winged rocket. A program for studying three specific parameters, i.e., wing areas, reduced thrust cruising programs, and trajectory climb angles, and their effect on the horizontal range of a winged rocket is presented. Complete calculations are carried out for one combination of these parameters. An analysis of the Lift, Drag and Stability characteristics of a long, slender rocket with trapezoidal fins and wings is made. The stabilizing effectiveness of delta and trapezoidal fins is compared. Simplified approximate methods of integrating the trajectory equations by step-by-step method are presented.
Item Type: | Thesis (Engineer's thesis) |
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Subject Keywords: | Aeronautics |
Degree Grantor: | California Institute of Technology |
Division: | Engineering and Applied Science |
Major Option: | Aeronautics |
Thesis Availability: | Public (worldwide access) |
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Group: | GALCIT |
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Defense Date: | 1 January 1949 |
Record Number: | CaltechETD:etd-02052009-092504 |
Persistent URL: | https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02052009-092504 |
DOI: | 10.7907/34ZH-KG02 |
Default Usage Policy: | No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided. |
ID Code: | 511 |
Collection: | CaltechTHESIS |
Deposited By: | Imported from ETD-db |
Deposited On: | 05 Feb 2009 |
Last Modified: | 29 Mar 2023 17:20 |
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