Title

Model Fly Program, Part I. Theoretical Investigations and Preliminary Design Considerations

Date

1964

Index Abstract

Coming Soon

Photo Quality

Not Needed

Report Number

FDL TDR 64-49 Part 1

Creator

Hill, J. A.

Gikas, X. A.

Fonda, A. G.

Gargani, A. J.

Corporate Author

Giannini Controls Corporation

Laboratory

AF Flight Dynamics Laboratory

Extent

80

Identifier

AD0607037

Access Rights

OTS

Distribution Classification

1

Contract

AF 33(616)-8260

DoD Project

1469

DoD Task

146901

DTIC Record Exists

No

Distribution Change Authority Correspondence

None

Abstract

A status report of the MODEL FLY program is presented. The report presents the results of the preliminary con siderations for development of the MODEL FLY testing technique. The MODEL FLY program objective is to develop a wind tunnel testing technique for simulating the effects of aeroelasticity on the structural loads and stability and control response of full scale vehicles. A dynamic mounting system is to be developed which allows scaled elastic models to perform 'free flight' maneuvers in the wind tunnel. The MODEL FLY development encompasses six technical areas: similitude theory, model construction, mounting system, control theory, instrumentation, and data processing. The problems in each area are discussed and possible methods of solution outlined. The present status of the development is summarized and future direction discussed.

Report Availability

Full text available

Date Issued

1964-07

Provenance

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control

Type

report

Format

1 online resource