A Comparison of Airborne Wake Vortex Detection Measurements with Values Predicted from Potential Theory

A Comparison of Airborne Wake Vortex Detection Measurements with Values Predicted from Potential Theory
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2018-08-20
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ISBN: 9781721994359

An analysis of flight measurements made near a wake vortex was conducted to explore the feasibility of providing a pilot with useful wake avoidance information. The measurements were made with relatively low cost flow and motion sensors on a light airplane flying near the wake vortex of a turboprop airplane weighing approximately 90000 lbs. Algorithms were developed which removed the response of the airplane to control inputs from the total airplane response and produced parameters which were due solely to the flow field of the vortex. These parameters were compared with values predicted by potential theory. The results indicated that the presence of the vortex could be detected by a combination of parameters derived from the simple sensors. However, the location and strength of the vortex cannot be determined without additional and more accurate sensors. Stewart, Eric C. Langley Research Center RTOP 505-68-10-01...

NASA Technical Paper

NASA Technical Paper
Author: United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Publisher:
Total Pages: 44
Release: 1991
Genre: Aeronautics
ISBN: