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Rotary and Magnus balancesTwo wind tunnel techniques for determining part of the aerodynamic information required to describe the dynamic bahavior of various types of vehicles in flight are described. Force and moment measurements are determined with a rotary-balance apparatus in a coning motion and with a Magnus balance in a high-speed spinning motion. Coning motion is pertinent to both aircraft and missiles, and spinning is important for spin stabilized missiles. Basic principles of both techniques are described, and specific examples of each type of apparatus are presented. Typical experimental results are also discussed.
Document ID
19810022569
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Malcolm, G. N.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1981
Publication Information
Publication: AGARD Dyn. Stability Parameters
Subject Category
Research And Support Facilities (Air)
Accession Number
81N31111
Distribution Limits
Public
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