The instrumentation of the S-2 aircraft for stability and control flight testing
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Authors
Duncan, Thomas John
Subjects
Instrumentation
Flight testing
Control and stability
Data acquisition system
Control forces
Flight testing
Control and stability
Data acquisition system
Control forces
Advisors
Layton, Donald M.
Date of Issue
1969-04
Date
April 1969
Publisher
Monterey, California. U.S. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
A Navy US-2A aircraft was instrumented for use in stability and control flight testing. Various methods of recording and sensing the aerodynamic parameters necessary to evaluate stability and control flight testing were investigated. An Ampex Series 800 Magnetic Tape Recorder, obtained on a loan basis, was calibrated and installed to provide a means of recording airborne data. Using available equipment, sensing devices were installed in the aircraft and calibrated to measure control forces, control surface position, and normal acceleration. The complete installation provides the means for sensing and recording those aerodynamic parameters most difficult to measure without electronic aids. It also allows for the incorporation of additional sensing and recording devices should they become available.
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Thesis
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Department
Aeronautics
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Rights
This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.