Simulation Support of a 17.5% Scale F/A-18E/F Remotely Piloted Vehicle.
Abstract
As defense budgets continue to shrink, cost-effective methods for the accurate and timely acquisition of aerodynamic data must be developed. Traditionally, wind tunnels have fulfilled this role at both the conceptual and developmental stages, as well as throughout the service life of an aircraft. However, although wind tunnels are a trusted and valuable data source that provide consistent repeatable data upon which to construct aerodynamic models, they also have inherent limitations such as blockage effects, wll and sting interference, and flow variations. Because of these constraints and due to the elevated angles-of-attack and sideslip that modern fighter aircraft are capable of, wind tunnels can be limited in their ability to cover an entire flight envelope.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 30, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA314057
Entities
People
- David R. Gingras
- Timothy R. Fitzgerald
Organizations
- Naval Air Warfare Center