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NASA NTRS1975

Comparison of model and flight test data for an augmented jet flap STOL research aircraft

Aerodynamic design data for the Augmented Jet Flap STOL Research Aircraft or commonly known as the Augmentor-Wing Jet-STOL Research Aircraft was based on results of tests carried out on a large scale research model in the NASA Ames 40- by 80-Foot Wind Tunnel. Since the model differs in some respects from the aircraft, precise correlation between tunnel and flight test is not expected, however the major areas of confidence derived from the wind tunnel tests are delineated, and for the most part, tunnel results compare favorably with flight experience. In some areas the model tests were known to be nonrepresentative so that a degree of uncertainty remained: these areas of greater uncertainty are identified, and discussed in the light of subsequent flight tests.

Cook, W. L.↗
NASA NTRS1976

Comparison of model and flight test data for an augmentor-wing STOL research aircraft

The major areas of confidence derived from wind tunnel tests performed on the Augmentor-Wing jet-STOL research aircraft were delineated and it was shown that, for the most part, tunnel results compare favorably with flight experience. Since the model differs in some respects from the actual aircraft, precise correlation between tunnel and flight tests results were not expected; in some areas the model tests were known to be non-representative so that a degree of uncertainty remained: these areas of greater uncertainty are identified and again discussed in the light of subsequent flight tests.

Cook, W. L.↗
NASA NTRS1978

Preliminary comparison of model and prototype wakes

Velocity and turbulence profiles previously measured in the wake of a long building 3.2 m high, located in the field, transverse to the wind and in an atmospheric boundary layer several hundred meters thick are compared with wake profiles at corresponding longitudinal stations for a scale model of the building located in a large meteorological wind tunnel having a boundary layer thickness of 0.61 m to assess the accuracy of full scale wake profile predictions based on model tests. Results are presented which show that disparities in nondimensional profiles result from differences in relative depth of logarithmic layers and in surface conditions.

Logan, E., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1982

Transport processes on the lunar surface - Comparison of model calculations with radionuclides data

Descriptions are given of the experimental methods used in determining Al-26 and Mn-53 activities and of the possible improvements that can be expected in the near future. The results obtained for the seven lunar core sections where both Al-26 and Mn-53 are measured with good depth definition are discussed. It is then shown how meteoritic impacts and the secondary effects they induce modify the Al-26 and Mn-53 activities in a core. Using a Monte Carlo method, 150 possible depositional histories for a core are generated; from these the resulting activity profiles for both Al-26 and Mn-53 are computed, using several possible SCR energy spectra. These model-generated profiles are then compared with the experimental profiles in the seven cores, and plausible scenarios for the depositional history of each of the cores are tentatively inferred.

Langevin, Y.↗
NASA NTRS1983

Comparison of modelled and empirical atmospheric propagation data

The radiometric integrity of TM thermal infrared channel data was evaluated and monitored to develop improved radiometric preprocessing calibration techniques for removal of atmospheric effects. Modelled atmospheric transmittance and path radiance were compared with empirical values derived from aircraft underflight data. Aircraft thermal infrared imagery and calibration data were available on two dates as were corresponding atmospheric radiosonde data. The radiosonde data were used as input to the LOWTRAN 5A code which was modified to output atmospheric path radiance in addition to transmittance. The aircraft data were calibrated and used to generate analogous measurements. These data indicate that there is a tendancy for the LOWTRAN model to underestimate atmospheric path radiance and transmittance as compared to empirical data. A plot of transmittance versus altitude for both LOWTRAN and empirical data is presented.

Schott, J. R.↗
NASA NTRS1983

A comparison of model helicopter rotor Primary and Secondary blade/vortex interaction blade slap

A study of the relative importance of blade/vortex interactions which occur on the retreating side of a model helicopter rotor disk is described. Some of the salient characteristics of this phenomenon are presented and discussed. It is shown that the resulting Secondary blade slap may be of equal or greater intensity than the advancing side (Primary) blade slap. Instrumented model helicopter rotor data is presented which reveals the nature of the retreating blade/vortex interaction. The importance of Secondary blade slap as it applies to predictive techniques or approaches is discussed. When Secondary blade slap occurs it acts to enlarge the window of operating conditions for which blade slap exists.

Hubbard, J. E., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1983

Comparison of model high-lititude electron densities with Millstone Hill observations

The predictions of a high-latitude ionospheric model are compared with the diurnal variations of plasma convection velocities and electron densities observed at Millstone Hill on a geomagnetically moderately active day near equinox. The observed convection pattern was consistent with a two-cell, asymmetric pattern with enhanced plasma flow in the dusk sector, with flow speeds reaching 1.5 km/s. In the dusk strong convection cell, the falloff of the magnetospheric potential with latitude was proportional to the inverse of the sine of colatitude to the fourth power. On the dayside, a region of high density occurred at 500 km in the 1000-1900 LT sector. The nocturnal midlatitude trough was deepest and widest and reached its most equatorward position in the morning sector. The model, which is based on average auroral precipitation fluxes, can describe the gross features of the enhanced densities in the auroral zone.

Sojka, J. J.↗
NASA NTRS1984

Photochemistry of the atmosphere of Titan - Comparison between model and observations

Updated chemical schemes and estimates of key rate coefficients are used in the present investigation of the photochemistry of Titan atmosphere C- H- and O-atom containing simple molecules, according to a model incorporating exospheric boundary conditions, vertical transport, and condensation processes at the tropopause. It is suggested that the composition, climatology, and evolution of the Titan atmosphere are controlled by five major processes: CH4 photolysis and photosensitized dissociation, H-to-H2 conversion and hydrogen escape, higher hydrocarbon synthesis, nitrogen and hydrocarbon coupling, and oxygen and hydrocarbon coupling. The model accounts for the minor species concentrations observed by Voyager instruments. Implications of abiotic organic synthesis on Titan for the origin of life on earth are briefly discussed.

Yung, Y. L.↗
NASA NTRS1984

Kelvin wave packets and flow acceleration - A comparison of modeling and observations

Atmospheric Kelvin waves, as revealed by temperatures obtained from the recent Limb Infrared Monitor of the Stratosphere (LIMS) experiment, commonly occur in packets. A simple two-dimensional gravity-wave model is used to study the upward propagation of these packets through different zonal mean wind profiles derived from the LIMS data. The observed prevalence of high frequency waves in the lower mesosphere and low frequency waves in the lower stratosphere can be exlained by dispersion of energy associated with the range of frequencies comprising a packet. Dominant wave frequencies at upper and lower levels are more distinctly separated if the packet propagates through a layer of westerly winds. Due to dispersion and shear effects, a packet of short temporal length at low levels will have a considerably extended impact on a layer of westerly winds at higher levels. Observed and modeled westerly accelerations resulting from packet absorption occur in the same layer, and are similar in magnitude and duration. These results support the theory that Kelvin waves are responsible for the westerly phase of the semiannual oscillation.

Coy, L.↗
NASA NTRS1985

Calculation of transonic steady and oscillatory pressures on a low aspect ratio model and comparison with experiment

Pressure data measured by the British Royal Aircraft Establishment for the AGARD SMP tailplane are compared with results calculated using the transonic small perturbation code XTRAN3S. A brief description of the analysis is given and a recently developed finite difference grid is described. Results are presented for five steady and nine harmonically oscillating cases near zero angle of attack and for a range of subsonic and transonic Mach numbers.

Bennett, R. M.↗
NASA NTRS1983

Comparison of modelled and empirical atmospheric propagation data

The radiometric integrity of TM thermal infrared channel data was evaluated and monitored to develop improved radiometric preprocessing calibration techniques for removal of atmospheric effects. Modelled atmospheric transmittance and path radiance were compared with empirical values derived from aircraft underflight data. Aircraft thermal infrared imagery and calibration data were available on two dates as were corresponding atmospheric radiosonde data. The radiosonde data were used as input to the LOWTRAN 5A code which was modified to output atmospheric path radiance in addition to transmittance. The aircraft data were calibrated and used to generate analogous measurements. These data indicate that there is a tendency for the LOWTRAN model to underestimate atmospheric path radiance and transmittance as compared to empirical data. A plot of transmittance versus altitude for both LOWTRAN and empirical data is presented.

Schott, J. R.↗
NASA NTRS1984

Thermal tides in the atmosphere of Venus - Comparison of model results with observations

A linearized primitive equation model adapted to Venusian conditions was used to study thermal tidal anomalies in the Venus atmosphere exposed by Venus Orbiter IR sensors. The model received as input the IR data, mean zonal wind and solar input as functions of height and latitude, and the global mean static stability and Newtonian cooling and Rayleigh friction in relation to altitude. Basic state and forcing functions were defined for Venus, and the model generated brightness temperatures which could be compared with the IR data. The good correlations obtained suggest that the model accurately accounts for the low variation of phase with altitude and stronger semidiurnal oscillation features than diurnal oscillations. The model is concluded as a useful tool for assessing the role of thermal tides in maintaining Venus super rotation.

Pechmann, J. B.↗
NASA NTRS1985

Calculation of transonic steady and oscillatory pressures on a low aspect ratio model and comparison with experiment

Pressure data measured by the British Royal Aircraft Establishment for the AGARD SMP tailplane are compared with results calculated using the transonic small perturbation code XTRAN3S. A brief description of the analysis is given and a recently developed finite difference grid is described. Results are presented for five steady and nine harmonically oscillating cases near zero angle of attack and for a range of subsonic and transonic Mach numbers.

Bennett, R. M.↗
NASA NTRS1989

Multiparameter radar study of a microburst - Comparison with model results

Radar observations and model results are used to investigate the microphysical evolution of an isolated, intense storm observed on July 20, 1988 during the Microburst and Severe Thunderstorm experiment. The storm grew to a height of 14 km and upon collapsing, produced heavy rain, pea-sized hail, and a microburst at the surface. The radar observations indicate that the initial precipitation development was by collision-coalescence. As the storm intensified, accretional growth became dominant leading to rapid precipitation development. Radar-derived rainfall rates peaked around 150 to 190 mm/h. Each morning during the experiment, a two-dimensional, time-dependent cloud model, initialized with the morning sounding, was run. The model results from the July 20 sounding are compared to the radar observations. Good agreement is shown in some aspects of the storm development, although the numerical simulation predicted a more vigorous storm than actually developed.

Tuttle, John D.↗