Uncertainty Analysis of the Single-Vector Force Balance Calibration System
- Author:
- Parker, Peter A.
- Published:
- [2002].
- Physical Description:
- 1 electronic document
- Additional Creators:
- Liu, Tianshu
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- hdl.handle.net
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- Unclassified, Unlimited, Publicly available.
- Summary:
- This paper presents an uncertainty analysis of the Single-Vector Force Balance Calibration System (SVS). This study is focused on the uncertainty involved in setting the independent variables during the calibration experiment. By knowing the uncertainty in the calibration system, the fundamental limits of the calibration accuracy of a particular balance can be determined. A brief description of the SVS mechanical system is provided. A mathematical model is developed to describe the mechanical system elements. A sensitivity analysis of these parameters is carried out through numerical simulations to assess the sensitivity of the total uncertainty to the elemental error sources. These sensitivity coefficients provide valuable information regarding the relative significance of the elemental sources of error. An example calculation of the total uncertainty for a specific balance is provided. Results from this uncertainty analysis are specific to the Single-Vector System, but the approach is broad in nature and therefore applicable to other measurement and calibration systems.
- Collection:
- NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Collection.
- Note:
- Document ID: 20030000847.
AIAA Paper 2002-2792.
22nd AIAA Aerodynamic Measurement Technology and Ground Testing Conference; 24-27 Jun. 2002; Saint Louis, MO; United States. - Terms of Use and Reproduction:
- Copyright, Distribution under U.S. Government purpose rights.
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- hdl.handle.net
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