Abstract

A facility designed by the Air Force Astronautics Laboratory to examine Kinetic Kill Vehicle (KKV) characteristics in a dynamic free flight environment in the Kinetic hovered interceptor is described. The objectives of the KHIT program, which is Phase V of the KEW divert propulsion component development and technology verification effort, include the development of a test facility to accommodate advanced integrated vehicle testing. The control console is discussed as well as the laser ranger tracking system, and hazardous materials handling. (K.K.)

Date

September 22, 1989

Authors

D BARNHART, S HALL, R WOJNAR, B WALLACE, P ZAREMBA

Journal

AIAA, ASME, SAE, and ASEE, Joint Propulsion Conference, 25 th, Monterey, CA

Pages

1989