An 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.


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    Title :

    Role of the Remotely Augmented Vehicle (RAV) Laboratory in Flight Research


    Contributors:
    D. Cohen (author) / J. H. Le (author)

    Publication date :

    1991


    Size :

    16 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English