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Foreword for the Calculating Trajectory series of articles.

Discussion of fundamental math concepts for trajectory calculations: coordinate systems, basic algebra, basic trigonometry, vectors , acceleration, velocity, and position.

How to calculate a simplified 1 dimensional trajectory problem using kinematic equations.

How to calculate a simplified 2 dimensional trajectory problem using kinematic equations for the x and z directions.

This article covers how to calculate the aerodynamic drag force. We will convert this drag force into an acceleration in line with our kinematic equations.

How to model projectile flight in 3 dimensions incorporating aerodynamic drag, and wind effects.

A comparison between analytical and numerical solutions, and the applications of each.

How to derive and use linear interpolation to approximate missing values from a table.

How to install Python on a Windows PC and configure Visual Studio Code for creating Python programs.

A quick overview of Python programming concepts relevant to coding a Python ballistic calculator.

How to implement the 3D trajectory equations in the Python programming language.