Optimum wind tunnel regulation

Authors
Whalley, R Ebrahimi, M
Citation
R. Whalley et M. Ebrahimi, Optimum wind tunnel regulation, P I MEC E G, 215(G4), 2001, pp. 241-252
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Aereospace Engineering
Journal title
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART G-JOURNAL OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
ISSN journal
09544100 → ACNP
Volume
215
Issue
G4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
241 - 252
Database
ISI
SICI code
0954-4100(2001)215:G4<241:OWTR>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
The regulation of a wind tunnel system using minimum control effort is cons idered. A theory enabling input-output models to be employed in the design process is outlined. The procedure is applied to the regulation of the airs peed within the tunnel working section enabling turbulent conditions to be replicated, using a Dryden wind gust generator. Optimum dynamic control wit h least control effort is achieved using a simple closed-loop structure. Th e penalties involved in selecting a non-optimum design are commented on.