Coning motion stability of wrap around fin rockets

Xue Rui Mao*, Shu Xing Yang, Yong Xu

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Abstract

Both the asymptotical stability criterion and the bounded stability criterion of the coning motion for wrap around fin (WAF) rockets are proposed through the analysis of coning motion equations, which can be easily used to determine the existence of the coning motion during the rocket design. The correctness of the criterions is verified by mathematical simulation examples of a WAF rocket with different setting angles. It is also found that the setting angle of WAF has great effects on the rolling moment and side moment of the rocket.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)343-350
Number of pages8
JournalScience in China, Series E: Technological Sciences
Volume50
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2007

Keywords

  • Coning motion
  • Dynamic stability
  • Setting angle
  • Wrap around fins

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Mao, X. R., Yang, S. X., & Xu, Y. (2007). Coning motion stability of wrap around fin rockets. Science in China, Series E: Technological Sciences, 50(3), 343-350. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11431-007-0026-0