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Query:

Subject: Is there any way a missile's path can be retraced?

Date: Tue Aug 22 10:52:41 2000
Posted by Ashwin
Grade level: undergrad School: Indian Institute of Technology
City: Chennai State/Province: Tamil Nadu Country: INDIA
Area of science: Physics
ID: 966955961.Ph
Message:

The question basically deals with whether one can retrace the path of a 
missile (irrespective of whether it hit its target or not) using a 
tracking radar and basically figure out the source or origin of the 
missile.To what accuracy can this be done? Has it been done?
Please also enlighten me on the effect of coriolis force,wind/drag effects,
gravitational effects and any other effects that might influence the 
trajectory of the missile.


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