The estimation of longitudinal aerodynamic coefficients from data recorded during flight tests of a powered-lift STOL aircraft is considered. First, a comparison is made between the coefficient values determined by the regression and quasilinearization identification techniques from records taken during elevator pulse maneuvers. The results show that for these tests the regression method provides less scatter in coefficient estimates and provides better 9correlation with the predicted values. Special techniques are then developed which allow identification of the coefficients from records taken during landing maneuvers in which the aircraft encounters turbulence while flying in ground effect. Flight test results are presented to illustrate the effects of air turbulence and ground proximity on the estimated coefficient values. (Author)


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    Title :

    Parameter Estimation of Powered-Lift STOL Aircraft Characteristics Including Turbulence and Ground Effects


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    Publication date :

    1974


    Size :

    11 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English