https://github.com/justin-marian/projectile-trajectory

Simple dynamic simulation of the projectile motion (ballistic curve).
https://github.com/justin-marian/projectile-trajectory

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Simple dynamic simulation of the projectile motion (ballistic curve).

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/justin-marian/projectile-trajectory
• Owner: justin-marian
• License: mit
• Created: 2024-03-03T13:40:23.000Z (about 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-03-08T22:42:45.000Z (about 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-12-27T09:12:27.423Z (5 months ago)
• Topics: ballistic-curve, matlab, physics-simulation, plotting, projectile-motion
• Language: MATLAB
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• Size: 1.11 MB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# Projectile Trajectory

## Description

The Projectile Trajectory is a `MATLAB/Octave` script designed to simulate the **trajectory of a projectile** launched into the air under the influence of *gravity* and *air resistance*. It is a computational model that provides insights into the motion of a projectile, computing various quantities and visualizing the trajectory for analysis and understanding.



  

    

  

  

    

  



## Intended Use Cases

- **Educational Purposes:** Serves as an invaluable resource for students to understand and visualize the principles of projectile motion in detailed physics education.

- **Engineering Applications**: Offers insights and practical utility for engineers working on complex projects in areas such as ballistics and aerospace engineering.

## Key Features

**Visualization:**

- `Plotting`: Generates detailed plots of velocity components, trajectory, and motion laws to vividly visualize the projectile's motion over time for enhanced understanding.

- `Animation`: Crafts an engaging animated visualization of the trajectory, offering a comprehensive and dynamic representation of the projectile's path through space.

**Output and Analysis:**

- `Log Files`: Logs the computed quantities and results for detailed further analysis, debugging, performance evaluation, and convenient future reference.

- `Output Directory`: Methodically organizes the generated plots and detailed log files in a structured output directory for streamlined access and effective management.

**Relevant Metrics:**

- `Flight Time`: Computes the total time the projectile spends in the air.

- `Range`: Calculates the horizontal distance traveled by the projectile.

- `Maximum Altitude`: Determines the highest point reached by the projectile.

- `Ascent and Descent Times`: Identifies the time taken for the projectile to ascend and descend.

- `Heat Produced`: Estimates the heat generated during the motion of the projectile.

```r

   ============= PROJECTILE MOTION =============

            Flight Time: 4.587242 s

            Range: 0.426711 km

            Maximum Altitude: 0.027452 km

            Ascent Time: 1.995086 s

            Descent Time: 2.592156 s

            Heat Produced: 21.942012 kJ

   =============================================

   ============= PROJECTILE MOTION =============

            Flight Time: 16.925352 s

            Range: 0.652901 km

            Maximum Altitude: 0.371898 km

            Ascent Time: 5.946745 s

            Descent Time: 10.978606 s

            Heat Produced: 86.794148 kJ

   =============================================

   .......

```

## Additional Information

- **Animation:** The animation provides a dynamic and visually engaging representation of the projectile's trajectory, allowing users to observe its movement in real-time with accuracy and clarity.

- **Result Files:** Alongside the `log.txt` file, the script generates `png images` depicting the **trajectory**, **velocity**, and position **curve** as functions of time, providing visual aids for analysis and presentation.

## Usage

- **First, Chnage Directory TO `src`** and be inside of it, (*for saving `png` files inside of `images` directory*).

- **Run Script:** Execute the `test_projectile.sh` script in your terminal. You have a list of **3 options**.

  - `1` to **run** the projectile simulation.

  - `2` to **clean** up the log file.

  - `3` to **exit** the program.

- **Call Function:** To simulate the trajectory of a projectile programmatically, use the:

  - `projectile_trajectory(v0, alpha0)` function, where:

    - `v0` is the **initial velocity** (*in m/s*)

    - `alpha0` is the **launch angle** (*in degrees*).