Missile Projection Sequence Walker Field and Matt Schluckebier

The Tomahawk Missile • The United States Navy & Royal Navy use an effective and safe long range weapon that eliminates threat of friendly casualties. • Matt is interested in going into the armed forces so it is a relatable and interesting topic for him. • Walker likes to see things get blown up.

The Problem • If technology was not accessible how would you be able to hit a target at a specific distance from Sea Level

Real World • The process of firing a missile is entirely computerized now but there is a mathematic equation behind the technology. • If there was a flaw in the technology, how would you be able to fire the missile effectively and accurately on a non-moving target.

The Equation • To hit target use the vertical or projectile motion equation

The Equation (cont’d) • The missile is fired at sea level so the height is at 0 • The Tomahawk Cruise Missile launces with a speed of 806. 6 feet per second • Angle fired at determines the distance • The needed equation is: H(t)= -16 t 2+806. 6 t+0

Technology • The Tomahawk cruise missile uses a serious of GPS guidance systems. • The missile has a camera on its lower half of the nose that uses images that correspond to satellite images to find its location.

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URLs • http: //www. navy. mil/navydata/fact_display. a sp? cid=4200&tid=900&ct=4 • Guidance and Navigation in the Global Engagement Department (Brochure)