NASA Flight Research Center scale F-15 remotely piloted research vehicle programThe NASA Flight Research Center undertook a remotely piloted research vehicle (RPRV) program with a 3/8-scale model of an F-15 aircraft to determine the usefulness of the RPRV testing technique in high-risk flight testing such as spin testing. The results of the first flights of the program are presented. The program has shown that the RPRV technique, including the use of a digital control system, is a viable method for obtaining flight research data. Also presented are some negative aspects that have been learned about the RPRV technique in terms of model size, command frequency, and launch technique.
Document ID
19740060853
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Layton, G. P. (NASA Flight Research Center Research Projects Div., Edwards, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1974
Subject Category
Aircraft
Meeting Information
Meeting: Annual Symposium on Advancements in flight test engineering