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Investigation of High-alpha Lateral-directional Control Power Requirements for High-performance AircraftDesigners of the next-generation fighter and attack airplanes are faced with the requirements of good high-angle-of-attack maneuverability as well as efficient high speed cruise capability with low radar cross section (RCS) characteristics. As a result, they are challenged with the task of making critical design trades to achieve the desired levels of maneuverability and performance. This task has highlighted the need for comprehensive, flight-validated lateral-directional control power design guidelines for high angles of attack. A joint NASA/U.S. Navy study has been initiated to address this need and to investigate the complex flight dynamics characteristics and controls requirements for high-angle-of-attack lateral-directional maneuvering. A multi-year research program is underway which includes ground-based piloted simulation and flight validation. This paper will give a status update of this program that will include a program overview, description of test methodology and preliminary results.
Document ID
20040121217
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Foster, John V. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Ross, Holly M. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Ashley, Patrick A. (Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State Univ. Blacksburg, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
AIAA Paper 93-3647
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference
Location: Monterey, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: August 9, 1993
End Date: August 11, 1993
Sponsors: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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