Design of a Vertical Thrust Stand for a Remotely Piloted Model Helicopter.

Abstract

This paper discusses the necessary functional characteristics for the design of a test stand to measure the vertical thrust of a remotely piloted model helicopter as a functions of power output, in different degrees of ground effect. A number of potential design choices are presented along with possible instrumentation schemes to obtain both the power output and the lifting force generated by the Heli-Star model helicopter equipped with a Gold Cup HP.61 engine. Included are the results of preliminary validation testing of the test stand design chosen and a discussion of the methods used to eliminate or control vibrations which hampered the utility of the test stand. Recommendations for possible future modifications are also included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA167811

Entities

People

  • Theodore J. Urda

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aeronautical Engineering
  • Aircrafts
  • Classification
  • Engineering
  • Ground Effect
  • Helicopters
  • Instrumentation
  • Load Cells
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Security
  • Test Stands
  • United States
  • Validation
  • Vibration

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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