Today, analytical math models are becoming more capable of predicting the dynamic behavior of aircraft structures and occupants subjected to crash loads. The engineering community still finds it necessary, however, to periodically perform full-scale crash tests for the purpose of validating math models, exploring crashworthy component design concepts, defining synergistic effects, or a variety of other goals. Aspects of full-scale aircraft crash testing based on almost 30 years experience by the U.S. Army Aviation Applied Technology Directorate (AVSCOM) and its predecessor organizations are addressed. Though each test is unique, certain principles and procedures were found to provide a high degree of assurance of acquiring accurate data.
Full Scale Helicopter Crash Testing
1988
7 pages
Report
No indication
English
Full Scale Helicopter Crash Testing
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