Validation of the dynamic characteristics of a towed, scaled aerostat

12th Lighter-Than-Air Systems Technology Conference

Volumn , Issue , 1997, Pages 227-236

  Humphreys, Douglas E ^a  

^a Vehicle Control Technologies Inc   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

AERODYNAMICS; AIRSHIPS; ATMOSPHERIC THERMODYNAMICS; ATMOSPHERIC TURBULENCE; DAMPING; DYNAMIC MODELS; TANKS (CONTAINERS); TESTING; VEHICLES; WIND STRESS;

AERODYNAMIC MODELING; AMPLITUDE VARIATIONS; DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS; DYNAMIC MODEL VALIDATION; LIGHTER THAN AIR SYSTEMS; PRECISE MEASUREMENTS; STATIC AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTIC; VEHICLE CONFIGURATION;

WIND TUNNELS;

EID: 84982318702     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: None     Document Type: Conference Paper

References (17)

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2. Humphreys, D. E., "Development of the Equations of Motion and Transfer Functions for Underwater Vehicles," NCSL TR 287-76, July 1976.
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8. Smith, N. S., "Analysis of Unisys SDV Wind Tunnel Data," ARAP TM 91-19, December 1991.
9. Hoak, D. E. and R. D. Finck, "USAF Stability and Control DATCOM," AFFDL Flight Control Division, WPAFB, April 1978 revision.
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15. Humphreys, D. E., "Hydrodynamic, Dynamic and Control Analysis of the Controllable Depressor Mine Hunting System," ARAP TM 87-11, November 1987.
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