Flight Dynamics of the Basic Finner in Various Degrees of Freedom

Abstract

Basic Finner models are tested in both horizontal and vertical wind tunnels in order to develop dynamic testing techniques and to perfect new methods of non-linear analysis. The simple free motions of pure pitching and pure rolling are first studied. Then, free angular motions of combined pitching, yawing, and rolling are investigated. While the linear analysis methods appear to yield good results, the new nonlinear analysis methods are found to be essential in providing an accurate representation of the various motions and in providing correct values for the various static and dynamic stability coefficients.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0852114

Entities

People

  • Charles W. Ingram
  • John D. Nicolaides
  • Robert S. Eikenberry
  • Thomas A. Clare

Organizations

  • University of Notre Dame

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aerodynamic Stability
  • Air Force
  • Angular Motion
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Coefficients
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Programs
  • Data Analysis
  • Differential Equations
  • Dynamics
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Frequency
  • Government (Foreign)
  • Three Dimensional
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Marine Hydrodynamics