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A new method for flight test determination of propulsive efficiency and drag coefficientA flight test method is described from which propulsive efficiency as well as parasite and induced drag coefficients can be directly determined using relatively simple instrumentation and analysis techniques. The method uses information contained in the transient response in airspeed for a small power change in level flight in addition to the usual measurement of power required for level flight. Measurements of pitch angle and longitudinal and normal acceleration are eliminated. The theoretical basis for the method, the analytical techniques used, and the results of application of the method to flight test data are presented.
Document ID
19840029551
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bull, G.
(Mississippi State Univ. Mississippi State, MS, United States)
Bridges, P. D.
(Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1983
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 83-2750
Accession Number
84A12338
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG1-3
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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