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The role of the Remotely Augmented Vehicle (RAV) laboratory in flight researchAn overview is presented of the unique capabilities and historical significance of the Remotely Augmented Vehicle (RAV) Lab at NASA-Dryden. The role is reviewed of the RAV Lab in enhancing flight test programs and efficient testing of new aircraft control laws. The history of the RAV Lab is discussed with a sample of its application using the X-29 aircraft. The RAV Lab allows for closed or open loop augmentation of the research aircraft while in flight using ground based, high performance real time computers. Telemetry systems transfer sensor and control data between the ground and the aircraft. The RAV capability provides for enhanced computational power, improved flight data quality, and alternate methods for the testing of control system concepts. The Lab is easily reconfigured to reflect changes within a flight program and can be adapted to new flight programs.
Document ID
19910020814
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Cohen, Dorothea (NASA Hugh L. Dryden Flight Research Facility Edwards, CA, United States)
Le, Jeanette H. (NASA Hugh L. Dryden Flight Research Facility Edwards, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1991
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
H-1728
NAS 1.15:104235
NASA-TM-104235
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA Flight Simulation Technologies Conference and Exhibit
Location: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States
Start Date: August 12, 1991
End Date: August 14, 1991
Accession Number
91N30128
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 505-68-27
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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