AGARD Flight Test Instrumentation Series. Volume 5. Magnetic Recording of Flight Test Data
Abstract
After starting with an assessment of the general requirement for a flight test data acquisition system, following with a general discussion of the complete system, the report is subsequently concerned with some of the more important individual functions of the system--their nature and implementation. The functions selected are those most intimately involved in determining the performance of the system and its efficiency in acquiring the data. In the case of the recording aspects emphasis is placed on the basic recording process, its capabilities and its problems, and on the techniques necessary to overcome its shortcomings. Basic design principles of airborne tape transports and the characteristics of write/read heads and magnetic tape are also discussed. The report concludes with a discussion of the problems involved in specifying a requirement for a flight test data acquisition system and with comments on the likely nature of future systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- AD0776657
Entities
People
- G. E. Bennett
Organizations
- AGARD