A Theoretical Investigation of Power and Control Configurations for a High G-Onset Centrifuge Drive System.

Abstract

An investigation of both the power drive system and the control system for high G-onset rates in a human centrifuge was carried out. Although the analysis was general, much of it specifically considered the A/F 37V-1 centrifuge at Brooks AFB. It is shown that an electric drive system, and gondola passenger control of G forces results in a system capable of simulating aerial combat maneuvers. The drive system consists of an SCR control of the A.C. line voltage applied to D.C. motors. The control system provides for cockpit stick control of the centrifuge's angular velocity and angular acceleration. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 22, 1979
Accession Number
ADA070912

Entities

People

  • T. J. Jones

Organizations

  • Trinity University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Angular Acceleration
  • Centrifuges
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computers
  • Control Sticks
  • Control Systems
  • Engineering
  • Experimental Data
  • Flight Training
  • Graphics
  • Passengers
  • Peak Power
  • Power
  • Simulations
  • Students

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Electrical Engineering