Design and Initial Operation of a 3-Degree of Freedom Magnus Rotor in a Magnetic Balance System
Abstract
Progress is reported on an experimental program to determine the magnus forces on the center of gravity and the rotational startup response of a self-spinning rotor in a subsonic air stream. Development of a new type of model for the magnetic balance system was required in order to provide rotational freedom about all three axes. The design, construction and initial testing of this model at low subsonic speeds are discussed. The results indicate that models with three degrees of rotational freedom can be suspended with the magnetic balance system and tested in a subsonic air stream. Because of the force limits of the present balance system, the maximum operating dynamic pressure for this model is low.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0755108
Entities
People
- Charles W. Haldeman
- James B. Coffin
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology