USAF TPS L-23 Shear Wind Observed Optimized Path Investigation for NASA (SENIOR ShWOOPIN)

Abstract

The SENIOR ShWOOPIN TMP was conducted at the request of the USAF TPS as part of a NASA investigation into the viability of aircraft endurance enhancement through the extraction of energy from horizontal wind gradients. Eighty-eight test sorties were performed from 15 March -3 May 2006 under Job Order Number (JON) M06C0100. The six member SENIOR ShWOOPlN test team from TPS Class OSE performed the testing at the North Base facilities of Edwards AFB. Flight testing gathered sailplane flight state and energy height data during the course of several Dynamic Soaring maneuvers through horizontal wind shears as well as calm winds. Data were recorded and reduced post flight.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA470169

Entities

People

  • Charles J Ryan
  • Chris Smith
  • Jason Eckberg
  • Randy Gordon
  • Robert Fails
  • Solomon Baase

Organizations

  • Air Force Test Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Extraction
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Flight Testing
  • Gliders
  • Maneuvers
  • Vehicles
  • Viability
  • Wind
  • Wind Shear

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Occupational Health and Safety.