LASTOP
Subtitle: a computer code for laser turret optimization of small perturbation turrets in subsonic or supersonic flow
By: by G.N. Vanderplaats and A.E. Fuhs
Contributors: Fuhs, Allen E.; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1977
Place of publication: Monterey, California
Language: eng
Number of pages: 238
Subjects: Aeronautics
Description: A program has been developed which calculates optical path length and phase distortion arising from the density field surrounding a laser turret. Further, the program finds the optimum turret shape yielding minimum phase distortion. The aerodynamic model is briefly described; however, the optimization and control codes are thoroughly presented. Sample data input and sample output are given. The program is listed. The material is presented in detail so that this report constitutes a user's manual.
Notes: Final report 1976-77.

Title from cover.

AF185 Project Order No. 77-050. AFWL/LRO, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117.

20 December 1977.

"NPS69-77-004"--Cover.

DTIC Identifiers: Laser turrets, aero-optics, small perturbation turrets.

Author(s) subject terms: Laser turrets, phase distortion, optimized turret shape, aero-optics, laser aerodynamics.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 92).

"Approved for public release; distribution unlimited"--Cover.

Technical report; 1977.

ck/ 10/22/09.