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Originally Posted by MAB32
I understand that they have a "maximum" range and that Trigonometry has to come into play here since they technically are not considered "guided".
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trigonometry comes into play with guided projectiles as well...precise measurements and navigation are the result of triangulation...
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Originally Posted by MAB32
Is there more to this or do I have the basics right?
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met data...meteorology has quite a bit to do with ballistic weapons...the rate at which the propellent burns is governed somewhat by atmospheric pressure (although subjecting said propellents to increased pressure, like an underwater fuze really speeds things up), the resistance the projectile encounters is also affected by atmospherics...wind and temperature, to varying degrees affect the flight of a ballistic weapon...
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