Optimization of missile performance, activity report

Recent technological, political and economic developments have led to major revisions of military philosophy, internationally as well as nationally, leading to a general "upgrading of theory". Careful mathematical modelling and analys is done in areas where it has heretofore been considered unfeasible or otherwise not worthwile. Autonomous systems play an increasingly important role, as does precision engagement under extreme conditions. The systems have to satisfy new demands on economical, environmental and humanitarian concerns. This process calls for a total revision of the established ways of modelling, designing, guiding and controlling systems, in particular moving systems. Future missile research will have to make use of a larger part of nonlinear systems theory and the correct description and modelling of the underlying physics. Likewise, more systematic and high-level methods of modelling and simulation will be necessary. One of the main objectives of the project is a general competence generation in order to meet the future need of modelling, simulation and assessment. This activity is mainly theoretical and mathematical by nature. During this year the project work has been done in nonlinear systems theory, pseudolinear methods and in modelling and simulation of missiles under extreme conditions. Other important activities concern participation in conferences, symposia and seminars and seeking and maintaining external contacts. Also, measurements of gyro performance has been done withhin this project.