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An Examination of the Small-Amplitude Dynamic Stability Test Technique.

Authors: James C. Uselton; Bob L. Uselton; K. R. Helmlinger; ARNOLD ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT CENTER ARNOLD AIR FORCE STATION TENN
Abstract:
An investigation was conducted at the von Karman Gas Dynamics Facility (VKF) of the Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) to evaluate the validity of the small-amplitude oscillation test technique for obtaining pitch-damping data. The effects of model oscillation frequency, oscillation amplitude, and sting length on pitch-damping characteristics were investigated for several configurations. Also, the pitch-damping data obtained by the small-amplitude forced oscillation method were used in a six-degree-of-freedom computer program to predict decay motion from large amplitudes. These computed angular motions are compared in this report with free decay motion measured on a free-oscillation gas bearing balance.

Description: Final rept.
Pages: 32
Report Date: APR 1975
Report Number: A774800

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Keywords relating to this report:
*MEASUREMENT
*Stability
*WIND TUNNEL MODELS
ANGLE OF ATTACK
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
DAMPING
OSCILLATION
SUPERSONIC WIND TUNNELS
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