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453. A Method of Measuring the Radial Center of Gravity of a Large Missile
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Title | 453. A Method of Measuring the Radial Center of Gravity of a Large Missile |
Publication Type | Conference Paper |
Paper Number | 0453 |
Year of Publication | 1964 |
Authors | Harris, J. B. |
Paper Category | 3. CENTER OF GRAVITY |
Conference | 23rd National Conference / Sheraton, Dallas Hotel, Southland Center, Dallas, Texas May 18-21 |
Conference Location | Dallas, Texas |
Publisher | Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc. |
Date Published | 5/18/64 |
Abstract | This paper presents a method of measuring and evaluating the radial center of gravity of a large missile by suspending the missile as a pendulum and measuring its tilt by means of a plumb bob. The test apparatus is low cost and unsophisticated but has been used to measure radial center of gravity coordinates with an accuracy of plus or minus 0.5% of missile diameter. Minor improvements would enable radial center of gravity coordinates to be measured within 0.25% of missile diameter. The apparatus and analysis are described in detail. Photographs of the apparatus and sample calculations are included in the paper. |
Pages | 31 |
Key Words | 03. Center Of Gravity |
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