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Remotely driven model control surfaces for efficient wind-tunnel operationsA remote control system for wind-tunnel model control surfaces was developed during the Space Shuttle program to make more efficient use of wind-tunnel occupancy time and to aid in gathering the large force test data base necessary for the definition of the Shuttle aerodynamic characteristics. A history of the development of the remote system, details of the system and associated equipment, and results from wind-tunnel tests showing the effect of system improvements on experimental data are given. Wind-tunnel test rate and cost comparisons are made between conventional models with bracketed control surfaces and remote models.
Document ID
19840002072
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Ware, G. M.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Spencer, B., Jr.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Gentry, L. R.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1983
Publication Information
Publication: Shuttle Performance: Lessons Learned, Pt. 1
Subject Category
Space Transportation
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA 21st Aerospace Sci.
Location: Reno, NV
Country: United States
Start Date: January 10, 1983
End Date: January 13, 1983
Accession Number
84N10139
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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