Structural Dynamic Experiences of the X-15 Airplane

Abstract

The structural dynamic problems anticipated during the design of the X-15 airplane are reviewed briefly, and the actual flight experiences with the airplane are described. The noise environment, acoustic fatigue problems, and panel-flutter experiences are discussed. Where these problems led to structural modifications, the modifications are described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0273566

Entities

People

  • Gareth H. Jordan
  • Lawrence D. Guy
  • Norman J. Mcleod

Organizations

  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Control Surfaces
  • Control Systems
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Engines
  • Fatigue Life
  • Frequency
  • Horizontal Stabilizers
  • Jet Engines
  • Mach Number
  • Measurement
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Rocket Engines
  • Surfaces
  • Vibration
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Structural Dynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design