Wind-Tunnel Determination of Aeroelastic Response of Piezoelectric and Aileron Controlled 3-D Wing

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Afzal Suleman ◽  
Curran A. Crawford ◽  
António P. Costa
Keyword(s):  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Wind Tunnel Testing ◽  
Aeroelastic Response ◽  
Surface Control ◽  
Control Interface ◽  
Adaptive Wing ◽  
Wing Structure ◽  
And Control

Abstract This paper presents the results of wind tunnel testing performed on a true three dimensional adaptive wing structure. The focus of this study was to test the aeroelastic response and control of a wing built with conventional stressed skins. The aeroelastic performance of the wing using traditional aerodynamic surface control methods is compared to the results obtained using piezoelectric actuators on the skins of the wing. Results are presented for the system identification, free stream vibration and buffeting tests performed in the wind tunnel. The design of the adaptive wing and control interface is discussed in addition to the experimental setup.

New Adaptive Wall Test Section for Three-Dimensional Wind-Tunnel Testing

1998 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Byeong-Hee Chang ◽  
Bongzoo Sung ◽  
Keun-Shik Chang
Keyword(s):  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Test Section ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Wind Tunnel Testing ◽  
Tunnel Testing

Deformable adaptive wall test section for three-dimensional wind tunnel testing

1985 ◽  
Vol 22 (12) ◽  
pp. 1085-1091 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Wedemeyer ◽  
A. Heddergott ◽  
D. Kuczka
Keyword(s):  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Test Section ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Wind Tunnel Testing ◽  
Tunnel Testing

Ergonomics in Alternative Vehicle Design: Educating Students on the Practical Application of Anthropometric Data

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
John Wanberg ◽  
Michael Caston ◽  
Derek Berthold
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Vehicle Design ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Vehicle Interior ◽  
Industry Standard ◽  
Control Interface ◽  
And Control

An instructor taught students to use industry-standard anthropometric data sets by applying them to a long-term, alternative vehicle design project within industrial design courses. Students learned how to verify existing anthropometric data through physical testing using three-dimensional mock-ups to produce a robust, anthropometrically appropriate model that balances multiple design constraints. As a practical exercise, students examined aesthetics and control interface of the vehicle interior focusing on human interaction, optimum comfort, and control within the confined constraints of the aerodynamically optimized vehicle packaging. Ultimately, students gained insights into how to apply ergonomics to new, varied design challenges through these educational tasks.

Some Factors Involved in the Supersonic Wind Tunnel Testing of Models

1958 ◽  
Vol 62 (576) ◽  
pp. 893-897
Author(s):  
P. A. Champion
Keyword(s):  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Wind Tunnel Testing ◽  
Supersonic Wind Tunnel ◽  
Supersonic Flight ◽  
Common Experience ◽  
Use Of Models ◽  
Tunnel Testing

The use of models in the determination of aircraft behaviour is as old as flying itself, and wind tunnel models in particular have played a very important part. Now that supersonic flight of aircraft and missiles is a matter of common experience, it seems appropriate to look at some of the difficulties involved in the supersonic tunnel testing of models of such machines.

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