03.2 - Experimental Aerodynamics
OPTIMIZATION OF AN ACTIVE DAMPING SYSTEM FOR USE WITH A SINGLE STRUT MOUNT
J. Pereira, National Research Council Canada, Canada
An active damping system is developed and optimized for use with a wind tunnel model mounted on a single strut. The effect of the pivot point on moment control is investigated through wind-on tests using an aircraft model. Single strut and three-strut mount results are compared and measurements acquired using continuous pitching motion are compared to those acquired with a pitch-pause motion.