USAF TPS L-23 Super Blanik Aerodynamic Determination, Evaluation, and Reporting Program (HAVE BLADDER)
Abstract
The HAVE BLADDER TMP was conducted at the request of the USAF TPS as part of a NASA investigation into the viability of UAV endurance enhancement through the extraction of energy from atmospheric wind gradients. Forty-three test sorties were performed from 4-19 October 2005 under Job Order Number (JON) MC05C4000. The five-member HAVE BLADDER test team from TPS Class 05A performed the testing at Edwards AFB. Testing occurred at North Base in an altitude block up to 10,000 ft pressure altitude. Flight testing gathered stability derivative data at three different angle of attacks (AoAs). Rap and doublet time histories were recorded in-flight for parameter identification post-flight.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA469903
Entities
People
- Aviv Yam-shahor
- Benjamin Wilson
- Eric Alden Smith
- Michele Woodcock
- Scott Cain
- Vincent Dabrowski
Organizations
- Air Force Test Center