RECENT ADVANCES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MAGNETIC SUSPENSION AND BALANCE SYSTEM FOR WIND TUNNELS. PART II.

Abstract

This report presents a discussion of the recent development work on a magnetic model suspension and balance system. System equipment additions and modifications are described. A summary of calibration procedures and wind tunnel tests is given. Studies on methods of roll control, magnetic field distribution, and a new digital model position indicator are discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0437696

Entities

People

  • Alan B. Copeland
  • Edward Lee Tilton Iii.
  • Eugene E. Covert
  • Timothy Stephens

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Calibration
  • Flight Instruments
  • Ground Position Indicators
  • Indicators
  • Instrumentation
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Mechanical Equipment
  • Navigational Equipment
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Wind Tunnel Tests
  • Wind Tunnels

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