453. A Method of Measuring the Radial Center of Gravity of a Large Missile

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Title453. A Method of Measuring the Radial Center of Gravity of a Large Missile
Publication TypeConference Paper
Paper Number0453
Year of Publication1964
AuthorsHarris, J. B.
Paper Category3. CENTER OF GRAVITY
Conference23rd National Conference / Sheraton, Dallas Hotel, Southland Center, Dallas, Texas May 18-21
Conference LocationDallas, Texas
PublisherSociety of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc.
Date Published5/18/64
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.

Pages31
Key Words03. Center Of Gravity
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