Construction and Testing Techniques of Inflatable Flutter Models
Report Number: RTD-TDR-63-4197 Part I, p. 207
Author(s): Martuccelli, J. R., Durgin, F. H, McCallum, R. B.
Corporate Author(s): Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Laboratory: Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory
Date of Publication: 1964-03
Pages: 41
DoD Task:
Abstract:
A method is presented of constructing inflatable AIRMAT* type models which are suitable for use as wind tunnel flutter model s. The techniques used in static and dynamic model test are also presented along with the results of some tests on a series of sharply swept back, inflatable delta wings . The vibration mode shapes of a delta wing as determined by use of mirrors, mounted on the model, are presented. The importance of shear and bending type deformations are presented by comparing the results of static and dynamic tests with theoretical calculations . A limited amount of experimental results on the properties of the model surface material are also included .
* Trademark of Goodyear Aircraft Company
Author(s): Martuccelli, J. R., Durgin, F. H, McCallum, R. B.
Corporate Author(s): Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Laboratory: Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory
Date of Publication: 1964-03
Pages: 41
DoD Task:
Abstract:
A method is presented of constructing inflatable AIRMAT* type models which are suitable for use as wind tunnel flutter model s. The techniques used in static and dynamic model test are also presented along with the results of some tests on a series of sharply swept back, inflatable delta wings . The vibration mode shapes of a delta wing as determined by use of mirrors, mounted on the model, are presented. The importance of shear and bending type deformations are presented by comparing the results of static and dynamic tests with theoretical calculations . A limited amount of experimental results on the properties of the model surface material are also included .
* Trademark of Goodyear Aircraft Company
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RTD TDR 63-4197 Part I