METHODS OF CONTROLLING THE ROLL DEGREE OF FREEDOM IN A WIND TUNNEL MAGNETIC BALANCE. PART I. PRODUCTION OF ROLLING MOMENTS.

Abstract

This report presents a discussion of methods of producing rolling moments by magnetic fields on a model suspended in a magnetic wind tunnel balance system. Two methods are described and compared: one involving the interaction of steady nonuniform fields with a nonuniformly magnetized body, and the other involving the interaction of an alternating uniform magnetic field with a closed loop of conducting material. The two alternative methods are translated into magnet configurations designed to satisfy the objective of a completely integrated six degree of freedom balance system. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0628570

Entities

People

  • Timothy Stephens

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Magnetic Fields
  • Materials
  • Nonuniform
  • Production
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics