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On the Non-Linear Vibrations of a Projectile

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 June 2016

P.C. Rath  and
S.M. Sharma
P.C. Rath
Affiliation:
Institute of Armament Technology, Girinagar, Pune-25, India
S.M. Sharma
Affiliation:
Centre for Aeronautical System Studies and Analysis, Mahalaxmi Layout, Bangalore-10, India
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Summary

The Nonlinear Magnus effect on the nutational oscillations of a missile has been studied. In particular the existence of self-sustained vibrations has been proved. A numerical method is suggested to obtain the limit cycles wherever they exist.

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Aeronautical Quarterly , Volume 32 , Issue 3 , August 1981 , pp. 228 - 242
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society. 1981

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