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230. Pinpointing Lift-Off Weight Keithley, H In: 18th National Conference, Henry Grady Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia, May 18-21, pp. 9, Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, 1959. Abstract | Buy/Download | BibTeX | Tags: 14. Weight Engineering - Missile Design 143. Engineer's Role in Missile Development Ballhaus, W F In: 15th National Conference, El Cortez Hotel, San Diego, California, April 30 - May 4, pp. 4, Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc., San Diego, California, 1956, (Presentation Only). Abstract | Buy/Download | BibTeX | Tags: 14. Weight Engineering - Missile Design 111. Structural Design Considerations for a High Altitude Sounding Rocket of the Viking Type Lea, R C In: 13th National Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, May 10-13, pp. 9, Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, 1954. Abstract | Buy/Download | BibTeX | Tags: 14. Weight Engineering - Missile Design 95. Weight Engineering and the Guided Missile Bailey, O C In: 13th National Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, May 10-13, pp. 34, Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, 1954. Abstract | Buy/Download | BibTeX | Tags: 14. Weight Engineering - Missile Design 96. Weight and Balance Problems of ''Zero Length'' Launching Griffey, W J In: 13th National Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, May 10-13, pp. 23, Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, 1954. Abstract | Buy/Download | BibTeX | Tags: 14. Weight Engineering - Missile Design 76. Some Problems of Weight Engineering in Missile Design Cassatt, K A In: 11th National Conference, Buffalo, New York, May 5-8, pp. 29, Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc., Buffalo, New York, 1952. Abstract | Buy/Download | BibTeX | Tags: 14. Weight Engineering - Missile Design1959
@inproceedings{0230,
title = {230. Pinpointing Lift-Off Weight},
author = {H Keithley},
url = {https://www.sawe.org/product/paper-0230},
year = {1959},
date = {1959-05-01},
booktitle = {18th National Conference, Henry Grady Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia, May 18-21},
pages = {9},
publisher = {Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc.},
address = {Atlanta, Georgia},
abstract = {This paper examines the control of a missile's weight during a flight test program. It was determined that many problems arose that had never been previously encountered. There are two main principle areas where weight problems arise during missile flight testing. The first area of concern discussed was accounting for the changes made in the field which affect the weight empty. The second area of concern was the process accurately loading the required amount of propellants for flight.
The paper goes on to discuss that strict control must be put in place when changes are being made to the ship. Keeping track of these changes is important for achieving an accurate weight empty.
Furthermore, the paper goes on to mention that the most difficult weight problems are those linked with propellant servicing. To obtain the best possible accuracy some propellants are loaded by volume. However, the paper goes on to mention that it is impossible to load LOX by volume because of its physical properties. Loading LOX by weight requires determining the weight of the blanket of frost on the tank. It then goes on to say that we must monitor weight changes to the vehicle while the LOX is being serviced. Finally, it is necessary to find some means of handling the phenomenon of boiling-off.},
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The paper goes on to discuss that strict control must be put in place when changes are being made to the ship. Keeping track of these changes is important for achieving an accurate weight empty.
Furthermore, the paper goes on to mention that the most difficult weight problems are those linked with propellant servicing. To obtain the best possible accuracy some propellants are loaded by volume. However, the paper goes on to mention that it is impossible to load LOX by volume because of its physical properties. Loading LOX by weight requires determining the weight of the blanket of frost on the tank. It then goes on to say that we must monitor weight changes to the vehicle while the LOX is being serviced. Finally, it is necessary to find some means of handling the phenomenon of boiling-off.1956
@inproceedings{0143,
title = {143. Engineer's Role in Missile Development},
author = {W F Ballhaus},
url = {https://www.sawe.org/product/paper-0143},
year = {1956},
date = {1956-04-01},
booktitle = {15th National Conference, El Cortez Hotel, San Diego, California, April 30 - May 4},
pages = {4},
publisher = {Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc.},
address = {San Diego, California},
abstract = {One industry that is really in its infancy is the guided missile industry. It seems interesting that the helicopter industry is in about the same stage of development as missiles. It is also interesting to realize that the aircraft industry's flight spectrum is being extended to zero length take-off's and landings, as well as supersonic and even hypersonic speeds. On each end of this extended spectrum, we can visualize two very young industries, at the slow end - helicopters, and at the fast end - missiles.
Most of you here today have had a lot to do with the aircraft industry and have seen it grow. Some of you are called upon to handle projects at either end of the flight speed spectrum. Today I'd like to talk about some of the similarities and some of the differences that exist in the missile, aircraft, and helicopter industries. Most important of all, I want to discus Engineering's role in Missile Development.},
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Most of you here today have had a lot to do with the aircraft industry and have seen it grow. Some of you are called upon to handle projects at either end of the flight speed spectrum. Today I'd like to talk about some of the similarities and some of the differences that exist in the missile, aircraft, and helicopter industries. Most important of all, I want to discus Engineering's role in Missile Development.1954
@inproceedings{0111,
title = {111. Structural Design Considerations for a High Altitude Sounding Rocket of the Viking Type},
author = {R C Lea},
url = {https://www.sawe.org/product/paper-0111},
year = {1954},
date = {1954-05-01},
booktitle = {13th National Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, May 10-13},
pages = {9},
publisher = {Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc.},
address = {Baltimore, Maryland},
abstract = {As well as growth in the fields of propulsion, electronics and aerodynamics, progress in rocket design must include development of structural materials and techniques. The task of the structures engineer is that of continuous improvement in mass ratio by reduction of rocket weight empty. Accomplishment of this task should be limited only by compatibility with other systems in the rocket and with operational requirements.
A brief summary is made of the structural design considerations necessary prior to the flight of a high altitude sounding rocket of the Viking type. Several problems in need of immediate solution are mentioned in conclusion.},
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A brief summary is made of the structural design considerations necessary prior to the flight of a high altitude sounding rocket of the Viking type. Several problems in need of immediate solution are mentioned in conclusion.@inproceedings{0095,
title = {95. Weight Engineering and the Guided Missile},
author = {O C Bailey},
url = {https://www.sawe.org/product/paper-0095},
year = {1954},
date = {1954-05-01},
booktitle = {13th National Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, May 10-13},
pages = {34},
publisher = {Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc.},
address = {Baltimore, Maryland},
abstract = {Relative to the recent 50th anniversary of powered flight, the guided missile is in its teething infancy. The missile design engineer faces two new concepts. He is exploring a new medium-the realm of supersonics; he is designing a new flying machine -the pilot- less aircraft for complex fight and mission requirements. The Weight Engineer, whose entry into the field of aircraft occurred many years after the first powered flight, now stands on the ground floor of missile engineering in company with the design engineers and specialists. This necessitates the development of weight engineering in step with the rest of the missile field rather than many years after the first missile flight.
This paper may be considered to have a threefold purpose. It is endeavored to present to the Weight Engineer-
1. Some fundamental concepts of missile design, and design philosophies, in correlation with principles of missile weight engineering.
2. Basic foundations for the formulation of analytical approach to weight estimation methods. This approach is considered to be absolutely essential to missile weight engineering at the present state of the art.
3. A general picture of future requirements for missile weight engineering, engineers, and estimation methods.},
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This paper may be considered to have a threefold purpose. It is endeavored to present to the Weight Engineer-
1. Some fundamental concepts of missile design, and design philosophies, in correlation with principles of missile weight engineering.
2. Basic foundations for the formulation of analytical approach to weight estimation methods. This approach is considered to be absolutely essential to missile weight engineering at the present state of the art.
3. A general picture of future requirements for missile weight engineering, engineers, and estimation methods.@inproceedings{0096,
title = {96. Weight and Balance Problems of ''Zero Length'' Launching},
author = {W J Griffey},
url = {https://www.sawe.org/product/paper-0096},
year = {1954},
date = {1954-05-01},
booktitle = {13th National Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, May 10-13},
pages = {23},
publisher = {Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc.},
address = {Baltimore, Maryland},
abstract = {The introduction, in 1947, of the idea of 'zero length' launching in connection with the Matador missile presented some novel engineering problems-and the Weight Group received its full share. The solutions to these problems represent a first attempt on our part, and do not attempt to constitute final answers.
It is hoped, nevertheless, that this discussion may prove informative to those who already face these problems-and serve to alert those who have yet to encounter them. Certainly, these problems will arise again and again as surface-launched missiles become more common. Designers of conventional aircraft too, will be encouraged to consider zero length launching-as a means for eliminating the need for take-off runways},
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It is hoped, nevertheless, that this discussion may prove informative to those who already face these problems-and serve to alert those who have yet to encounter them. Certainly, these problems will arise again and again as surface-launched missiles become more common. Designers of conventional aircraft too, will be encouraged to consider zero length launching-as a means for eliminating the need for take-off runways1952
@inproceedings{0076,
title = {76. Some Problems of Weight Engineering in Missile Design},
author = {K A Cassatt},
url = {https://www.sawe.org/product/paper-0076},
year = {1952},
date = {1952-05-01},
booktitle = {11th National Conference, Buffalo, New York, May 5-8},
pages = {29},
publisher = {Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc.},
address = {Buffalo, New York},
abstract = {From the standpoint of weight engineering, one of the most difficult, though interesting activities in the preliminary design of long range supersonic missiles is that connected with optimization studies. In general, an optimum missile is one having a minimum cost and size for the required performance. The best measure of cost is weight empty, and the best general measure of size is the gross weight. The establishment of these optimum supersonic missile designs has uncovered a tremendous number of new weight problems. These new problems required the development of new weight estimating data and methods.},
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