In-flight aeroelastic measurement technique development

Alpheus W. Burner; William A. Lokos; Danny A. Barrows

doi:10.1117/12.504157

10 November 2003 In-flight aeroelastic measurement technique development

Alpheus W. Burner, William A. Lokos, Danny A. Barrows

Proceedings Volume 5191, Optical Diagnostics for Fluids, Solids, and Combustion II; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.504157
Event: Optical Science and Technology, SPIE's 48th Annual Meeting, 2003, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

The initial concept and development of a low-cost, adaptable method for the measurement of static and dynamic aeroelastic deformation of aircraft during flight testing is presented. The method is adapted from a proven technique used in wind tunnel testing to measure model deformation, often referred to as the videogrammetric model deformation (or VMD) technique. The requirements for in-flight measurements are compared and contrasted with those for wind tunnel testing. The methodology for the proposed measurements and differences compared with that used for wind tunnel testing is given. Several error sources and their effects are identified. Measurement examples using the new technique, including change in wing twist and deflection as a function of time, from an F/A-18 research aircraft at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center are presented.

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Alpheus W. Burner, William A. Lokos, and Danny A. Barrows "In-flight aeroelastic measurement technique development", Proc. SPIE 5191, Optical Diagnostics for Fluids, Solids, and Combustion II, (10 November 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.504157

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