The application of an experimental flight test maneuver autopilot test technique for collecting aerodynamic and structural flight research data on a highly maneuverable aircraft is described in this paper. This technique, which was developed to increase the quality and quantity of data obtained during flight test, was applied to the highly maneuverable aircraft technology (HiMAT) vehicle. A primary flight experiment was to verify the design techniques used to develop the HiMAT aerodynamics and structures. This required the performance of maneuvers for collection of large quantities of high-quality pressure distribution, loads, and wing and canard deflection data. Flight data obtained while executing these research maneuvers are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of this new technique.


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    Title :

    Computer control for automated flight test maneuvering


    Contributors:
    Duke, E. L. (author) / Jones, F. P. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1984-10-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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