Design study of a centerplate mount for wind tunnel models.
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Authors
Russell, Robert Wayne
Subjects
wind tunnel mounting system
aerodynamic tare evaluation
aerodynamic tare evaluation
Advisors
Schmidt, L.V.
Date of Issue
1977-06
Date
Publisher
Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
A three-strut wind-tunnel model support system was being used with an electrical balance in the 3.5 by 5.0 foot Department of Aeronautics low-speed wind tunnel. The traditional method of image systems and alternate inverted mounting for the evaluation of aerodynamic tares was considered impractical for implementation in the small sized tunnel. The design and installation of an alternate model support system using a centerplate mount was accomplished. An aerodynamic evaluation for comparing the two model mounting concepts was performed via experiments with a single calibration wing. Additionally, these experiments were the first operational exercise of a recently developed microprocessor data acquisition system.
Type
Thesis
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Aeronautics