A method for measuring model forces in the shock tunnel by means of an acceleration-compensated balance has been reported by the authors.1 Since that time, a continuing program of research and development on advanced shock-tunnel instrumentation at Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory, Inc. has led to a promising new balance configuration. This balance is inherently more compact than previous designs, and allows testing of higher lift/drag (L/D) configurations than before. The increased high-pressure capability of the shock tunnel, and the growing recognition of the importance of the shock tunnel as a means of generating large Reynolds number flow, have thus added to the importance of this new higher load, more compact balance concept. An experimental balance has been built and calibrated. The performance of this balance is presented in this paper.


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    Title :

    An Improved Piezoelectric Balance for Aerodynamic Force


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    Publication date :

    1968-05-01


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    3782222 byte




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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