STRUCTURAL STUDY OF AN/FPS-24 PEDESTAL

Abstract

Results are presented from an investigation of the load distribution to the main azimuth bearing of the AN/FPS-24 radar. The bearing is a 10-ft diameter 4-point contact bearing subjected to thrust, radial, and overturning loads. Actual static ball loads were determined in a field test. Bearing life calculations based on the measured loads and compared with theoretical calculations are presented. The feasibility of making dynamic measurements of ball loads under actual rotation condition was proven.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0621995

Entities

People

  • E. Lange
  • H. D. Barnhart
  • J. M. Mcgrew

Organizations

  • General Electric

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Antennas
  • Bearings
  • Classification
  • Computer Programs
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Load Distribution
  • Measurement
  • Security
  • Wind
  • Wind Velocity

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).