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Comparison of Strain Gage and Fiber Optic Sensors On A Sting Balance In A Supersonic Wind Tunnel
Force and moment balances have proved to be essential in the measurement and calculation of aerodynamic properties during wind tunnel testing. With the recent advancements of technology, new fiber optic sensors have been designed to replace the conventional foil strain gage sensors commonly found …
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Reentry Vehicle Aerodynamics and Control at Very High Angle of Attack
… the cause of this problem. A six-component sting balance was used to measure the forces and moments on the 4.7% wind tunnel model at angles of attack from -7° to 95°. In addition, surface pressure taps and flow visualization techniques were utilized to determine the forebody …
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Effect of End-Plate Tabs on Drag Reduction of a 3D Bluff Body with a Blunt Base
<p>This thesis involves the experimental testing of a bluff body with a blunt base to evaluate the effectiveness of end-plate tabs in reducing drag. The bluff body is fitted with interchangeable end plates; one plate is flush with the rest of the exterior and the other plate has small tabs …