DESIGN AND INITIAL CALIBRATION OF A MAGNETIC SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR WIND TUNNEL MODELS

Abstract

The design, construction, and initial calibration of a prototype magnetic suspension system capable of supporting models in a wind tunnel are described. Magnetically supported models allow measurements free from the interferences produced by mechanical model supports. The described system is of the 'V'-type configuration and is compared to other types of configurations. Initial force calibration data are given, and it is concluded that quantitative force data would be difficult to obtain from the prototype suspension system because of the many interactions involved. This system was, for the most part, designed in 1959 and does not represent the state-of-the-art insofar as magnetic suspension systems are concerned. Recommendations for future magnetic suspension system designs are included as well as a discussion of the types of aerodynamic testing where the use of such a system might be beneficial.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0470147

Entities

People

  • A. H. Cortner
  • C. D. Crain
  • M. D. Brown

Organizations

  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Closed Loop Systems
  • Construction
  • Control Systems
  • Detectors
  • Light Sources
  • Maglev
  • Magnetic Materials
  • Measurement
  • Models
  • Power Supplies
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Servoamplifiers
  • Spacecraft
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Wind Tunnel Models
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Software Engineering