An Approac e Determination of Aircraft Handling Qualities Using Pilot Transfer Functions

1971 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 319-324
Author(s):  
JAMES J. ADAMS ◽  
HOWARD B. HATCH
Keyword(s):  
Transfer Functions ◽  
Handling Qualities

Error analyses of a Multi-Input-Multi-Output cantilever beam test

2021 ◽  
pp. 107754632110337
Author(s):  
Arup Maji ◽  
Fernando Moreu ◽  
James Woodall ◽  
Maimuna Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Transfer Function ◽  
Frequency Domain ◽  
Cantilever Beam ◽  
Transfer Functions ◽  
Linear Superposition ◽  
Transfer Function Matrix ◽  
Error Analyses ◽  
Pseudo Inverse ◽  
Function Matrix

Multi-Input-Multi-Output vibration testing typically requires the determination of inputs to achieve desired response at multiple locations. First, the responses due to each input are quantified in terms of complex transfer functions in the frequency domain. In this study, two Inputs and five Responses were used leading to a 5 × 2 transfer function matrix. Inputs corresponding to the desired Responses are then computed by inversion of the rectangular matrix using Pseudo-Inverse techniques that involve least-squared solutions. It is important to understand and quantify the various sources of errors in this process toward improved implementation of Multi-Input-Multi-Output testing. In this article, tests on a cantilever beam with two actuators (input controlled smart shakers) were used as Inputs while acceleration Responses were measured at five locations including the two input locations. Variation among tests was quantified including its impact on transfer functions across the relevant frequency domain. Accuracy of linear superposition of the influence of two actuators was quantified to investigate the influence of relative phase information. Finally, the accuracy of the Multi-Input-Multi-Output inversion process was investigated while varying the number of Responses from 2 (square transfer function matrix) to 5 (full-rectangular transfer function matrix). Results were examined in the context of the resonances and anti-resonances of the system as well as the ability of the actuators to provide actuation energy across the domain. Improved understanding of the sources of uncertainty from this study can be used for more complex Multi-Input-Multi-Output experiments.

scholarly journals DETERMINATION OF POWER LINE TRANSFER FUNCTIONS BY A METHOD OF IMPEDANCE TRANSFER AND VOLTAGE SPREAD

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 ◽  
pp. 63-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thanakorn Khongdeach ◽  
Wachira Chongburee ◽  
Nattaka Homsup
Keyword(s):  
Transfer Functions ◽  
Power Line ◽  
Line Transfer

Experimental Determination of Water Motions Inside a Moonpool

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bastien Abeil
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Determination ◽  
Transfer Functions ◽  
Side Wall ◽  
Model Tests ◽  
Irregular Waves ◽  
Video Recordings ◽  
Non Linear ◽  
Relative Water ◽  
Water Elevation

Model tests of a drillship with a rectangular moonpool opening were conducted in regular and irregular waves from the bow and bow-quarter. Most tests were conducted at zero speed, the rest was performed with the model towed to a speed of 10 kn. From the video-recordings and transfer functions of the measured relative water elevation inside the moonpool, the typical piston and first sloshing modes are well captured, for wave frequencies that agree relatively well with relevant formulations. A few tests conducted at varying wave amplitudes show that the water elevation is non-linear by nature, while repeat tests conducted with the moonpool fitted with two layers of side wall flanges shows that these can reduce the water motions by nearly 40 %.

DETERMINATION OF TRANSFER FUNCTIONS OF MCP-200 ALLOY USING 6 MV PHOTON BEAM FOR BEAM INTENSITY MODULATION

2004 ◽  
Vol 04 (03) ◽  
pp. 305-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
MUHAMMAD MAQBOOL
Keyword(s):  
Linear Accelerator ◽  
Transfer Functions ◽  
Theoretical Data ◽  
Intensity Modulation ◽  
Beam Intensity ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Photon Beam ◽  
Photographic Film ◽  
Optimum Dose

Transfer functions of MCP-200 alloy were determined for beam intensity modulation. 6 MV Photon beam, obtained from linear accelerator, is attenuated by blocks of MCP-200 alloy with different thicknesses placed at a distance of one meter from the source. The attenuated beam was allowed to fall on photographic film and optical densities were measured. Films were scanned and profiles were obtained for different thicknesses of the alloy and in the absence of any attenuator. Transfer functions were obtained theoretically as well as analytically by fitting the experimental results into theoretical data. The whole work was completed using optimum dose units and found to be 30 cGy.

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