Innovative Control Effectors (Configuration 101) Dynamic Wind Tunnel Test Report. Rotary Balance and Forced Oscillation Tests

Abstract

This report describes the technical effort investigating the dynamic characteristics of the Innovative Control Effectors Configuration 101 tailless aircraft concept. A series of static, rotary balance, and forced oscillation tests were conducted to acquire more information on the aerodynamic properties associated with this 65 degree, delta wing concept. Results show the vehicle to be well damped in pitch and roll motions and neutrally damped in yaw motions. Significant oscillating frequency effects were identified during forced oscillation testing with the impact most notable in the 15 < AOA < 45 degree region.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA362903

Entities

People

  • William J. Gillard

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aerial Warfare
  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Aerodynamic Forces
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Control Surfaces
  • Data Acquisition
  • Leading Edge Flaps
  • Leading Edges
  • Tailless Aircraft
  • Test Facilities
  • Wind Tunnel Tests
  • Wind Tunnels

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.