A guideline was defined for the analysis of flight data to determine the effects of rain on the aerodynamic performance of an aircraft. It distinguishes and separates the effects of horizontal wind shears, downdrafts, gusts at the phugoid frequency, and rain based on various aerodynamic parameters. Flight data from NASA LaRC's TCV B-737 were inconclusive because precipitation rates encountered probably were not high enough. However, the guideline seemed to be valid and can be used on further flight data evaluations. Difficulties in this type of data analysis are discussed. Other indirect influences of rain on the degradation of airplane performance are also considered.
Preliminary Investigation of Effects of Heavy Rain on the Performance of Aircraft
1982
16 pages
Report
No indication
English
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