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To: TigersEye
It is an abstract for a Masters thesis.

I'll have to order the thing if it is not classified or FOUO.

Just from reading the synopsis it looks like they are having trouble with nozzle control during the spin even after adding a feedback controller that tries to keep the guidance computer from trying to over control or halt the rate of spin.

Not sure why they want to spin a ICBM during first stage burn as a guidance system would have to be built and programmed to use this technique. The thrust controls would have to be able to respond to the spin inputs and that would be problematic due to spin rates.

I know I am an old head and new things have to be invented but I need to find out if this is just a thesis limited to academics or if this is something the AF is actively prosecuting.

204 posted on 11/22/2010 3:11:02 PM PST by OldMissileer (Atlas, Titan, Minuteman, PK. Winners of the Cold War)
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To: OldMissileer

I think it is an older paper. I can’t sort out the technical details. I appreciate your input.


206 posted on 11/22/2010 3:30:29 PM PST by TigersEye (Who crashed the markets on 9/28/08 and why?)
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To: OldMissileer

Seems to me, as it does to you, that there would be no reason to spin an ICBM before warhead separation. Might as well spin an F-16 for stability, too.


210 posted on 11/22/2010 5:38:47 PM PST by Mr. Silverback (Anyone who says we need illegals to do the jobs Americans won't do has never watched "Dirty Jobs.")
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