A computer simulation of the internal ballistics of recoilless-rifle rocket launchers

Author

John Edd Mosier

Abstract

"A computer program has been developed to simulate the basic mechanics and gas dynamics associated with launching a solid propellant rocket from a recoilless rifle. This program, entitled "KICKIT," may be used to predict the performance and evaluate many of the pertinent design parameters of both conventional recoilless rifles and a recoilless rocket launcher system. This program is a valuable analytical tool which enables the designer either to optimize the system design or predict the behavior of the system under off-design conditions"--Abstract, Page ii.

Advisor(s)

McBrayer, James D.

Committee Member(s)

Basye, C. B.
Oetting, R. B.

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

1970

Pagination

vi, 74 Pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 68-69).

Rights

© 1970 John Edd Mosier, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Recoilless rifles -- Computer simulationProjectiles, Aerial -- Computer simulationSolid propellant rockets -- Computer simulationBallistics -- Computer simulation

Thesis Number

T 2337

Print OCLC #

6013608

Electronic OCLC #

843113990

Recommended Citation

Mosier, John Edd, "A computer simulation of the internal ballistics of recoilless-rifle rocket launchers" (1970). Masters Theses. 7042.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/7042