An Experimental and Analytical Investigation of the Hovering and Forward Flight Characteristics of the Aerocrane Hybrid Heavy Lift Vehicle

Abstract

Results of an analytical and experimental investigation of an AEROCRANE hybrid heavy lift vehicle are discussed. The experimental program involved free-flight investigations of the trim and dynamic stability characteristics of the AEROCRANE in hovering and forward flight using a Froude- scaled model. The effects of a simple feedback system on the dynamic stability of the model and the ability of a remote pilot to control the model are discussed. Analytical predictions of the model characteristics showed very good agreement with the experimental data.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA049084

Entities

People

  • H. C. Curtiss Jr.
  • W. F. Putman

Organizations

  • Princeton University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aerodynamic Forces
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Closed Loop Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Dynamic Response
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Free Flight
  • Geometry
  • Instrumentation
  • Level Flight
  • Measurement
  • Moment Of Inertia
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Plastic Explosives

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Marine Hydrodynamics
  • Materials Science