Icing Research Tunnel rotating bar calibration measurement systemIn order to measure icing patterns across a test section of the Icing Research Tunnel, an automated rotating bar measurement system was developed at the NASA Lewis Research Center. In comparison with the previously used manual measurement system, this system provides a number of improvements: increased accuracy and repeatability, increased number of data points, reduced tunnel operating time, and improved documentation. The automated system uses a linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) to measure ice accretion. This instrument is driven along the bar by means of an intelligent stepper motor which also controls data recording. This paper describes the rotating bar calibration measurement system.
Document ID
19930070401
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Gibson, Theresa L. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Dearmon, John M. (Sverdrup Technology, Inc. Brook Park, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: In: International Instrumentation Symposium, 39th, Albuquerque, NM, May 2-6, 1993, Proceedings (A93-54351 24-35)