The constraint force equation methodology implemented in the Program to Optimize Simulated Trajectories II was used to simulate the Space Shuttle solid rocket booster separation dynamics. These results compared well with the flight test data. This exercise was done as a test/validation for application of constraint force equation methodology to launch vehicle stage separation problems.
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