Effects of vertical wind on tactical rockets and artillery shells

New Mexico, USA: Army Electronics Command White Sands Missile Range. 1972. – 20 p.Vertical wind effects on the Honest John (M50) tactical rocket and the 155 millimeter howitzer projectile are discussed. Theoretical trajectory simulations were calculated with quadrant elevations of 200, 400, and 800 mils. It was found that the vertical wind component can play a significant role on the impact points of an Honest John fired at a low angle and a 155 howitzer fired at a high angle. With the aid of vertical wind measurements, more accurate impact points could be obtained.