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Minimum required capture radius in a coplanar model of the aerial combat problemCoplanar aerial combat is modeled with constant speeds and specified turn rates. The minimum capture radius which will always permit capture, regardless of the initial conditions, is calculated. This 'critical' capture radius is also the maximum range which the evader can guarantee indefinitely if the initial range, for example, is large. A composite barrier is constructed which gives the boundary, at any heading, of relative positions for which the capture radius is less than critical.
Document ID
19770060874
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Breakwell, J. V.
(Stanford University Stanford, Calif., United States)
Merz, A. W.
(Aerophysics Research Corp. Mountain View, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1977
Publication Information
Publication: AIAA Journal
Volume: 15
Subject Category
Aircraft Stability And Control
Accession Number
77A43726
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS2-9223
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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