Magnetic suspension and balance system (MSBS) advanced study.I - System designA magnetic suspension and balance system is designed to support models of aircraft or other objects in wind tunnels by means of magnetic forces. Major design improvements have been achieved, resulting in reductions of the system size, weight, and cost. These improvements are due to: (1) the use of holmium in the model core to increase its magnetic moment, (2) the use of a powerful new permanent magnet material in the model wings, (3) a new arrangement for the roll coils, and (4) the use of a nonmetallic structure to eliminate eddy current losses. The conceptual design of the holmium core superconductive solenoid and of the new permanent magnet wing assembly is described in detail. The discussion includes comparisons of the pole strengths for different model core magnets, the design of a superconducting solenoid and cryostat, and the analysis of model wing magnetic requirements.
Document ID
19880049292
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Boom, Roger W. (Madison Magnetics Inc., WI, United States)
Abdelsalam, Mostafa K. (Madison Magnetics Inc., WI, United States)
Eyssa, Yehia M. (Madison Magnetics Inc., WI, United States)
Mcintosh, Glen E. (Madison Magnetics, Inc. WI, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1987
Subject Category
Research And Support Facilities (Air)
Meeting Information
Meeting: ICIASF ''87 - International Congress on Instrumentation in Aerospace Simulation Facilities