Case Studies in Thermal EngineeringThermal safety of ternary power lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is critical for the safe operation of new energy aircraft. Active heating-triggered thermal runaway (TR) is one method used for airworthiness validation of LIBs' thermal safety, where heating ...
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Certification aspects of airplanes which may operate with significant natural laminar flow [PDF]
Recent research by NASA indicates that extensive natural laminar flow (NLF) is attainable on modern high performance airplanes currently under development. Modern airframe construction methods and materials, such as milled aluminum skins, bonded aluminum
Gabriel, Edward A., Tankesley, Earsa L.
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Certification of lightning protection for a full-authority digital engine control [PDF]
FADEC systems present many challenges to the lightning protection engineer. Verification of the protection-design adequacy for certification purposes presents additional challenges.
Dargi, M., Rupke, E., Wiles, K.
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Structural Analysis and Performance-Based Validation of a Composite Wing Spar [PDF]
Electric-motor powered aircraft possess the ability to operate with efficient energy delivery, but lack the operational range of internal combustion engine powered aircraft. This range limitation requires the use of high aspect ratio, thin-chord wings to
Cutright, Stephen E., Moore, James B.
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Development of probability of detection data for structural health monitoring damage detection techniques based on acoustic emission [PDF]
, 2013 Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) techniques have been developed as a cost effective alternative to currently adopted Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods which have well understood levels of performance. Quantitative performance assessment, as used in
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Reuse of safety certification artefacts across standards and domains: A systematic approach [PDF]
, 2016 Reuse of systems and subsystem is a common practice in safety-critical systems engineering. Reuse can improve system development and assurance, and there are recommendations on reuse for some domains.
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A NASA/RAE cooperation in the development of a real-time knowledge-based autopilot [PDF]
As part of a US/UK cooperative aeronautical research program, a joint activity between the NASA Dryden Flight Research Facility and the Royal Aerospace Establishment on knowledge-based systems was established.
Belle, Steven D. +5 more
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Conceptual design study of a Harrier V/STOL research aircraft [PDF]
MCAIR recently completed a conceptual design study to define modification approaches to, and derive planning prices for the conversion of a two place Harrier to a V/STOL control, display and guidance research aircraft.
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Application of Concurrent Test Management Technique in Full Civil Aircraft Fatigue Test
Hangkong gongcheng jinzhan, 2019 Full aircraft structure fatigue test, as a part of civil aircraft structure airworthiness verification test, is the most complicated, the most expensive and the most time-consuming.
Xia Feng, Mu Shanshan
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Study of airborne science experiment management concepts for application to space shuttle. Volume 3: Appendixes [PDF]
Detailed information is presented concerning specific airborne missions in support of the ASSESS program. These missions are the AIDJEX expeditions, meteor shower expeditions, CAT and atmospheric sampling missions, ocean color expeditions, and the Lear ...
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