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Force testing manual for the Langley 20-inch Mach 6 tunnel

Author
Keyes, J. W.
Published
Jul 1, 1977.
Physical Description
1 electronic document
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Summary
Data reduction and procedures for conducting force tests in a 20 inch Mach 6 tunnel are described. A discussion of pretest and testing phases are included. Items that are to be checked during model design and construction are outlined as well as safety requirements, starting loads tests, instructions for data acquisition and model installation. Measurement of balance and model misalignment and instructions for calibrating the angle of attack screen are covered. Procedures for making reference pressure, attitude tare, and data runs are included. The 20 inch tunnel force program is examined, and a description of data recording system input and load contrast sheets is given. An appendix presents a description, operating characteristics, and Mach number calibration of the tunnel, as well as tunnel characteristics.
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Collection
NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Collection.
Note
Document ID: 19770021201.
Accession ID: 77N28145.
NASA-TM-74026.
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