A Comparison and Evaluation of Two Methods of Extracting Stability Derivatives from Flight Test Data.
Abstract
Two methods for extracting stability derivatives from flight data are compared. A modified Newton-Raphson minimization technique and a digital-analog (hybrid) matching technique were used to analyze the same data maneuvers obtained from two aircraft. About 55 maneuvers of an F-111E aircraft were analyzed over a Mach number range of 0.3 to 2.0 and an angle of attack range of 3 to 19 degrees. About 15 maneuvers were analyzed for the X-24A lifting body at Mach numbers of 0.8 and 0.9 and an angle of attack range of 4 to 13 degrees. Stability derivatives were extracted from these maneuvers, and the results from the two techniques along with wind tunnel results were compared. (Modified author abstract)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- AD0787645
Entities
People
- Lawrence G. Ash
- Paul W. Kirster
Organizations
- Air Force Test Center