A Wind Tunnel Model Control Surface Actuator Interface

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Abstract:

A microprocessor controlled system is described for the remote positioning of flight control surfaces on a wind tunnel aircraft model. The system utilises DC micromotors and Linear Variable Displacement Transducers LVDTs for driving force and accurate position feedback. The Actuator Module was developed primarily for use with a 19th scale FA-18 model to collect data for the International Follow On Structural Test Program IFOSTP.

Author(s):
Kent, S. A.
Author Organization(s):
AERONAUTICAL RESEARCH LABS MELBOURNE (AUSTRALIA)
Descriptive Note:
Technical note.,
Pagination:
0046

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARL-TN-13, DODA-AR-006-658
Monitor Series:
AR-006-658, X5
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Counter WMD
Descriptor(s):
*ACTUATORS, *AIRCRAFT MODELS, *WIND TUNNEL MODELS, *CONTROL SURFACES, TEST AND EVALUATION, CONTROL SYSTEMS, AIRCRAFT, MODELS, MICROPROCESSORS, DISPLACEMENT, VARIABLES, FLIGHT, WIND TUNNELS, CARRIER BASED AIRCRAFT, AUSTRALIA, SCALE, FEEDBACK, AERODYNAMIC LOADING, ATTACK AIRCRAFT, JET FIGHTERS, TRANSDUCERS, INTERNATIONAL
Field(s)/Group(s):
Aerodynamics, Aircraft, Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
Keyword(s):
REMOTELY ACTUATED CONTROL SYSTEM, F A 18 AIRCRAFT
Report Date:
1993 Jun 01