02-10-2010, 11:34 PM
[quote name='Gagan' date='10 February 2010 - 11:16 PM' timestamp='1265823497' post='104086']
The post boost vehicle or the bus indeed seems to be a very complex piece of equipment. It has to know the exact speed of the missile, the orientation along the 3 vectors, the exact location of the missile and the intended impact point of each of the RVs.
It then has to align the RVs to the required angle? so that they re-enter the atmosphere with the heat shield directed correctly.
Indeed amazing science and engineering!
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PBV Bus info on teh web is 30 year product style to deliver inactive (passive) inertial payload mass to target; OTOH when RV has velocity correction package built in along with guidance and maneuvering, the PBV Bus role changes significantly (greater simplicity).
The post boost vehicle or the bus indeed seems to be a very complex piece of equipment. It has to know the exact speed of the missile, the orientation along the 3 vectors, the exact location of the missile and the intended impact point of each of the RVs.
It then has to align the RVs to the required angle? so that they re-enter the atmosphere with the heat shield directed correctly.
Indeed amazing science and engineering!
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PBV Bus info on teh web is 30 year product style to deliver inactive (passive) inertial payload mass to target; OTOH when RV has velocity correction package built in along with guidance and maneuvering, the PBV Bus role changes significantly (greater simplicity).