NASA High Temperature Loads Calibration Laboratory

Sefic, Walter J. and Anderson, Karl F. (1969) NASA High Temperature Loads Calibration Laboratory. Technical Report NASA TM X-1868, Research Engineering, NASA Dryden Flight Research Center.

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Abstract

The NASA High Temperature Loads Calibration Laboratory and the equipment it contains for simulating the loading and heating of aircraft or their components are described. Particular emphasis is placed on various fail-safe devices which are built into the equipment to minimize the possibility of damage to flight vehicles. The data-acquisition system is described. This system involves on-site pickup of data and signal conditioning coupled with conversion from analog to digital data and transmission to a central area for recording on magnetic tape and distribution to real-time displays. Instrumentation available in the facility for measuring load, position, and strain is also discussed.

EPrint Type:	NASA Technical Memorandum
Keywords:	Aerodynamic heating simulation, Laboratory description, Strain-gage loads calibration
Subjects:	Aircraft/Project: Nonaircraft-specific (01 - 09) Aeronautics: (09) Research And Support Facilities (Air)
ID Code:	790
Deposited On:	20 March 2006
Additional Information:	13 pages.