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Control research in the NASA high-alpha technology programNASA is conducting a focused technology program, known as the High-Angle-of-Attack Technology Program, to accelerate the development of flight-validated technology applicable to the design of fighters with superior stall and post-stall characteristics and agility. A carefully integrated effort is underway combining wind tunnel testing, analytical predictions, piloted simulation, and full-scale flight research. A modified F-18 aircraft has been extensively instrumented for use as the NASA High-Angle-of-Attack Research Vehicle used for flight verification of new methods and concepts. This program stresses the importance of providing improved aircraft control capabilities both by powered control (such as thrust-vectoring) and by innovative aerodynamic control concepts. The program is accomplishing extensive coordinated ground and flight testing to assess and improve available experimental and analytical methods and to develop new concepts for enhanced aerodynamics and for effective control, guidance, and cockpit displays essential for effective pilot utilization of the increased agility provided.
Document ID
19900019200
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Gilbert, William P.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA., United States)
Nguyen, Luat T.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA., United States)
Gera, Joseph
(NASA Hugh L. Dryden Flight Research Facility Edwards, CA., United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1990
Publication Information
Publication: AGARD, Aerodynamics of Combat Aircraft Controls and of Ground Effects
Subject Category
Aircraft Stability And Control
Accession Number
90N28516
Distribution Limits
Public
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