Flight Range Optimization of Extended Range Guided Munitions

By the study of extended range guided munitions (ERGM) trajectory characteristics, ERGM free-flight and glide trajectory characteristics are revealed and illustrated. On the basis of free-flight trajectory mathematical model, a two-parameter optimization problem of quadrant elevation and rocket ignition time is studied. Using the atmosphere mathematical model, the best glide-starting point of the downward trajectory is determined. With an optimal control mathematical model, the ERGM optimal glide trajectory is obtained.