Metrology Measurements of the DSTO Transonic Wind Tunnel Store Support Arm

Abstract

The Defence Science and Technology Organisation operates a transonic wind tunnel which has a six degree of freedom store support system. This support system enables models under test to be translated and rotated in the test section to predefined positions and orientations. The accuracy of the translational and rotational readings from the store support system must be checked periodically to ensure that they are within acceptable uncertainty limits, and therefore provide quality assurance for test clients. This document details metrology measurements that were conducted during February and March 2013 on the store support together with subsequent results and adjustments applied to the associated calibration curves.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA600979

Entities

People

  • Adam Blandford
  • John Clayton
  • Peter O'connor

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Acquisition
  • Australia
  • Calibration
  • Data Acquisition
  • Engineering
  • Measurement
  • Notation
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Relative Motion
  • Specifications
  • Standards
  • Test Facilities
  • Transonic Wind Tunnels
  • Turntables
  • Uncertainty
  • Wind Tunnels

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.