Advanced Actuation Systems Development. Volume 1

Abstract

This report describes six different research and development activities in flight control actuation. The activities are: (1) the development and test of a unique linear actuator sealing system for high-pressure systems, (2) the development and test of a digital servovalve using piezo-controlled high-speed solenoid valves, (3) the performance evaluation of an F-15 rudder actuator under applied loads, (4) the performance evaluation of a Mission Adaptive Wing section under different load conditions, (5) the evaluation of output impedance modification of an electrohydraulic actuator for flutter suppression, and (6) the development and test of a direct drive valve and electronics (analog and digital) for an F-16 Horizontal Tail/FlapeRon actuator. This volume presents activities 1.2. and 3. Volume II presents activities 4. 5. and 6.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA213334

Entities

People

  • Carl A. Allbright
  • Gavin D. Jenney
  • Harry W. Schreadley
  • John A. Anderson
  • William G. Talley

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Actuators
  • Control Systems
  • Electronics
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Frequency Response
  • Horizontal Stabilizers
  • Hydraulic Fluids
  • Hypervelocity Flow
  • Measurement
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Solenoid Valves
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transducers

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Business Analytics
  • Robotics and Automation.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems