PermalinkSubmitted by mattm on May 14, 2018 - 15:16
Nice analysis. On the subject of inertia, I thought I'd also add a throught on momentum (more math!).
The vessel's momentum will be added to the projectile's launch velocity, ie:
Projectile's velocity (VP) will be the launch vessel's speed (S) plus the velocity imparted by the launch mechanism (VL): VP = S + VL
Acceleration can then further be added by the projectiles own propulsion system.
This may have tactical implications as the faster the launch vessel is going at launch the greater the projectile's velocity - making it harder for a target to escape (and increasing the kinetic energy of the projectile if it should hit).
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Speed of the launch vessel
Nice analysis. On the subject of inertia, I thought I'd also add a throught on momentum (more math!).
The vessel's momentum will be added to the projectile's launch velocity, ie:
Projectile's velocity (VP) will be the launch vessel's speed (S) plus the velocity imparted by the launch mechanism (VL): VP = S + VL
Acceleration can then further be added by the projectiles own propulsion system.
This may have tactical implications as the faster the launch vessel is going at launch the greater the projectile's velocity - making it harder for a target to escape (and increasing the kinetic energy of the projectile if it should hit).