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45th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics & Materials Conference | 2004

Assessing Videogrammetry for Static Aeroelastic Testing of a Wind-Tunnel Model

Charles V. Spain; Jennifer Heeg; Thomas G. Ivanco; Danny A. Barrows; James R. Florance; Alpheus W. Burner; Joshua DeMoss; Peter S. Lively

The Videogrammetric Model Deformation (VMD) technique, developed at NASA Langley Research Center, was recently used to measure displacements and local surface angle changes on a static aeroelastic wind-tunnel model. The results were assessed for consistency, accuracy and usefulness. Vertical displacement measurements and surface angular deflections (derived from vertical displacements) taken at no-wind/no-load conditions were analyzed. For accuracy assessment, angular measurements were compared to those from a highly accurate accelerometer. Shewharts Variables Control Charts were used in the assessment of consistency and uncertainty. Some bad data points were discovered, and it is shown that the measurement results at certain targets were more consistent than at other targets. Physical explanations for this lack of consistency have not been determined. However, overall the measurements were sufficiently accurate to be very useful in monitoring wind-tunnel model aeroelastic deformation and determining flexible stability and control derivatives. After a structural model component failed during a highly loaded condition, analysis of VMD data clearly indicated progressive structural deterioration as the wind-tunnel condition where failure occurred was approached. As a result, subsequent testing successfully incorporated near- real-time monitoring of VMD data in order to ensure structural integrity. The potential for higher levels of consistency and accuracy through the use of statistical quality control practices are discussed and recommended for future applications.


Optical Science and Technology, SPIE's 48th Annual Meeting | 2003

In-flight aeroelastic measurement technique development

Alpheus W. Burner; William A. Lokos; Danny A. Barrows

The initial concept and development of a low-cost, adaptable method for the measurement of static and dynamic aeroelastic deformation of aircraft during flight testing is presented. The method is adapted from a proven technique used in wind tunnel testing to measure model deformation, often referred to as the videogrammetric model deformation (or VMD) technique. The requirements for in-flight measurements are compared and contrasted with those for wind tunnel testing. The methodology for the proposed measurements and differences compared with that used for wind tunnel testing is given. Several error sources and their effects are identified. Measurement examples using the new technique, including change in wing twist and deflection as a function of time, from an F/A-18 research aircraft at NASAs Dryden Flight Research Center are presented.


29th AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference | 2011

Blade Displacement Measurements of the Full-Scale UH-60A Airloads Rotor

Danny A. Barrows; Alpheus W. Burner; Anita I. Abrego; Lawrence E. Olson

Blade displacement measurements were acquired during a wind tunnel test of the full-scale UH-60A Airloads rotor. The test was conducted in the 40- by 80-Foot Wind Tunnel of the National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex at NASA Ames Research Center. Multi-camera photogrammetry was used to measure the blade displacements of the four-bladed rotor. These measurements encompass a range of test conditions that include advance ratios from 0.15 to unique slowed-rotor simulations as high as 1.0, thrust coefficient to rotor solidity ratios from 0.01 to 0.13, and rotor shaft angles from -10.0 to 8.0 degrees. The objective of these measurements is to provide a benchmark blade displacement database to be utilized in the development and validation of rotorcraft computational tools. The methodology, system development, measurement techniques, and preliminary sample blade displacement measurements are presented.


46th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit | 2008

Photogrammetric Measurements of CEV Airbag Landing Attenuation Systems

Danny A. Barrows; Alpheus W. Burner; Felecia C. Berry; Harriett R. Dismond; Kenneth H. Cate

High-speed photogrammetric measurements are being used to assess the impact dynamics of the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) for ground landing contingency upon return to earth. Test articles representative of the Orion capsule are dropped at the NASA Langley Landing and Impact Research (LandIR) Facility onto a sand / clay mixture representative of a dry lakebed from elevations as high as 62 feet (18.9 meters). Two different types of test articles have been evaluated: (1) half-scale metal shell models utilized to establish baseline impact dynamics and soil characterization, and (2) geometric full-scale drop models with shock-absorbing airbags which are being evaluated for their ability to cushion the impact of the Orion CEV with the earth’s surface. This paper describes the application of the photogrammetric measurement technique and provides drop model trajectory and impact data that indicate the performance of the photogrammetric measurement system.


24th AIAA Aerodynamic Measurement Technology and Ground Testing Conference | 2004

Optical Measurement Technique for Space Column Characterization

Danny A. Barrows; Judith J. Watson; Alpheus W. Burner; James E. Phelps

A simple optical technique for the structural characterization of lightweight space columns is presented. The technique is useful for determining the coefficient of thermal expansion during cool down as well as the induced strain during tension and compression testing. The technique is based upon object-to-image plane scaling and does not require any photogrammetric calibrations or computations. Examples of the measurement of the coefficient of thermal expansion are presented for several lightweight space columns. Examples of strain measured during tension and compression testing are presented along with comparisons to results obtained with Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) position transducers.


Progress in Aerospace Sciences | 2012

Photogrammetric techniques for aerospace applications

Tianshu Liu; Alpheus W. Burner; Thomas W. Jones; Danny A. Barrows


Archive | 2010

Blade Deflection Measurements of a Full-Scale UH-60A Rotor System

Lawrence E. Olson; Anita I. Abrego; Danny A. Barrows; Alpheus W. Burner


AHS International Forum 68 | 2012

Blade Displacement Measurement Technique Applied to a Full-Scale Rotor Test

Anita I. Abrego; Lawrence E. Olson; Ethan A. Romander; Danny A. Barrows; Alpheus W. Burner


Archive | 2005

Aeroelastic Deformation: Adaptation of Wind Tunnel Measurement Concepts to Full-Scale Vehicle Flight Testing

Alpheus W. Burner; William A. Lokos; Danny A. Barrows


Archive | 2005

Method for correcting control surface angle measurements in single viewpoint photogrammetry

Alpheus W. Burner; Danny A. Barrows

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Tianshu Liu

Western Michigan University

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