Application of concepts from kinetic theory of gases to interception problem.
ResearchPublished 1949
ResearchPublished 1949
An application as an analogy of the kinetic theory of gases to those phases of the intercepting problem which involve random motion of the interception or intercepted aircraft. A derivation of equations for the mean free paths of bomber and fighter airplane molecules. An interpretation of the effective diameter of such airplane molecules.
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