Procedures for Processing AFTRAS Flight Data Tapes from ARDU.

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Abstract:

The procedures required to read and process seven-track copies of dynamic flight test data tapes recorded by ARDU using AFTRAS are described. The programs were developed by the Aircraft Behaviour Studies - Fixed Wing group to prepare the data for subsequent detailed analysis on the ARL DEC system-10 1070. The programs described transfer raw data from tape to disc, process the raw data, provide plots or data tables and reformat the data for input into other programs. Problems in handling and storing the large files are discussed and programs for packing the data for storage and unpacking for later use, are also described. Author

Author(s):
Drobik, J. S.
Author Organization(s):
AERONAUTICAL RESEARCH LABS MELBOURNE (AUSTRALIA)
Descriptive Note:
Technical memo.,
Pagination:
0024

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARL/AERO-TM-348
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation
Communities of Interest:
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Descriptor(s):
*DATA PROCESSING, *DATA MANAGEMENT, *FLIGHT RECORDERS, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, USER MANUALS, FLIGHT TESTING, DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS, FORTRAN, DATA REDUCTION, INFORMATION RETRIEVAL, DATA STORAGE SYSTEMS, TAPES, COMPUTER FILES, AUSTRALIA, DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Flight Control and Instrumentation, Administration and Management, Computer Programming and Software, Computer Hardware
Keyword(s):
Tape to disc transfer, Mirage III aircraft, Nomad aircraft, ARDU(Aircraft Research and Development Unit), AFTRAS(Aircraft Flight Test Recording and Analysis System)
Report Date:
1983 Feb 01