Haystack Antenna 1/15 Scale Model Program

Title: Haystack Antenna 1/15 Scale Model Program
Report Number: RTD-TDR-63-4197 Part I, p. 551
Creator: Bennett, Richard V.
Corporate Author: North American Aviation, Inc.
Laboratory: Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory
Date: 1964
Date Issued: 1964-03
Extent: 21
Abstract: This paper describes the design, construction and experimental test program for a 1/15-scale static and dynamic elastic model of the 120-foot diameter Haystack Antenna. The experimental phases of this program, which was conducted at the Columbus Division of North American Aviation, Inc., consisted of a rigging demonstration, influence coefficient tests and ground vibration tests. The program objectives were to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed procedure for rigging the prototype antenna, to verify the analytical program used for predicting deadweight deflections of the prototype antenna, and to provide qualitative information concerning the vibration characteristics of the prototype antenna. All objectives were satisfactorily accomplished.
Distribution Classification: 1
Distribution Conflict: No
DTIC Record Exists: No
Illinois Tech Related: No
Photo Quality: Complete
Report Availability: Full text available
Type: article
Is Part Of: Proceedings of Symposium on Aeroelastic & Dynamic Modeling Technology
Provenance: Bombardier/Aero