Skin-friction balance (flight balance) for use in flight on aircraft fuselage incorporates type-one, closed-loop control to make direct skin-friction force measurements. Curved surface element 2 in. (5.08 cm) in diameter used to sense tangential force of airstream passed over it. Linear electromagnetic force motor exerts restoring force that nulls position of sensing element. Applied skin-friction force measured by sensing amount of current through motor necessary to maintain null position. Unit is rugged, accurate, reliable, and easy to operate. Insensitivity of balance to background rectilinear vibrations and ability to sustain large transient loads during takeoffs and landings make it attractive for flight testing.


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    Title :

    Flight Balance For Skin-Friction Measurements


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    1989-03-01



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    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English


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