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Initial Flight Evaluation of the Army/NASA RASCAL Variable Stability HelicopterNASA Ames Research Center and the U.S. Army Aeroflightdynamics Directorate (AFDD) [will] have performed initial flight evaluations of the Research Flight Control System (RFCS) that has been integrated into the Army/NASA Rotorcraft Aircrew Systems Concepts Airborne Laboratory (RASCAL) variable stability helicopter. The RASCAL, a highly modified JUH-60A Black Hawk helicopter, is a variable-stability, in-flight simulator that is designed to support flight research programs that leverage on the flight control and handling qualities design tools developed by the Army and NASA. These tools are used in the flight control design life cycle from initial concept definition, through simulation, and ultimately into flight on-board the RASCAL helicopter. The RASCAL will be used to validate methodologies for reducing design cycle costs for new or modified aircraft, and it will serve as a base for the investigation of new rotorcraft technology.
Document ID
20030062966
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Preprint (Draft being sent to journal)
Authors
Moralez, Ernesto, III
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Hindson, William S.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Arterburn, David R.
(Army Aviation and Missile Command Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
September 18, 2000
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Meeting Information
Meeting: American Helicopter Society 57th Annual Forum
Location: Washington, DC
Country: United States
Start Date: May 9, 2001
End Date: May 11, 2001
Sponsors: American Helicopter Society, Inc.
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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