Showing papers on "Air-to-air missile published in 1983"
01 Jun 1983
TL;DR: In this article, the development of guided missiles from early history to present time is put in perspective and the influence of World War II in accelerating the development through German scientists is discussed, and the dispersion of German scientists to other countries and the coupling of their work with native talent to develop guide missiles is traced.
Abstract: The development of missiles from early history to present time is put in perspective The influence of World War II in accelerating the development of guided missiles, particularly through German scientists, is discussed The dispersion of German scientists to other countries and the coupling of their work with native talent to develop guide missiles is traced Particular emphasis is placed on the evolution of the missile in the US and the USSR Since the Soviets possess what is probably the world's most complete array of dedicated missile system types, their known inventory is reviewed Some philosophical observations of missile design trends and missile purposes are made as related to the interests of various countries
11 citations
01 Feb 1983
TL;DR: In this article, basic development of the estimation, guidance, and control algorithms for guidance of an airborne missile during air-to-air combat engagements are examined, and the extended Kalman filter is improved through the use of sample measurement statistics, through time-weighting the measurements, and through iterating within the filter.
Abstract: : Basic development of the estimation, guidance, and control algorithms for guidance of an airborne missile during air-to-air combat engagements are examined. The extended Kalman filter is improved through the use of sample measurement statistics, through time-weighting the measurements, and through iterating within the Kalman filter. Numerical results are presented for comparing the performance of different filters.
6 citations
01 Jan 1983
TL;DR: In this article, the authors proposed the use of pyroceram 9606 or slip cast fused silica as a radome for high speed air-to-air (ATA) missiles.
Abstract: The next generation of high speed, air to air missiles are expected to have velocities exceeding Mach 4. These high speed flights produce severe thermal and load conditions on the missile’s radome. The radome must be able to withstand aerodynamic heating, mechanical loads and possible rain impingement while still serving as a distortion free electromagnetic window for a complex electronic guidance system. Ceramic materials, such as Pyroceram 9606 or slip cast fused silica, are currently being used as radomes for high speed missiles. Major drawbacks of ceramic radomes are their high initial cost, fragile nature (require frequent replace-ment — thus increasing system cost), and poor performance at off design frequencies (poor broadband or multi-frequency transmission).
1 citations
01 Oct 1983
TL;DR: A summary of technical objectives and approaches for research, exploratory development and advanced development efforts being pursued and to be pursued at the Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory between FY 83-89 can be found in this article.
Abstract: : This report is a summary of technical objectives and approaches for research, exploratory development and advanced development efforts being pursued and to be pursued at the Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory between FY 83-89. Research topics include: solid rocket motors, solid propellants, liquid rockets, combustion and rocket plumes.
1 citations
Patent•
20 Jan 1983
TL;DR: In this paper, a method for engaging airborne targets using an air-to-air missile is described, in which the missile is brought, in a first flight phase, onto a flight path (trajectory) which is directed upwards inclined at a predetermined angle, and this flight path is maintained until a predetermined time period has elapsed, before it is then guided to follow the target using the proportional navigation steering law.
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for engaging airborne targets using an air-to-air missile, in which case, in order to increase the range, the missile is brought, in a first flight phase, onto a flight path (trajectory) which is directed upwards inclined at a predetermined angle, and this flight path is maintained until a predetermined time period has elapsed, before it is then guided to follow the target using the proportional navigation steering law.
1 citations