Measurement technique
Different equipments are used in models to measure the model attitude (angle of attack) in the wind tunnel.
- Gravity sensitive devices
- Encoders (specific).
Available hardware at Onera
- Onera self made inclinometers
- Range ± 20°
- Accuracy +/-0.01°
- Dimensions :40*40*40mm
- Qflex
- Range ± 180°
- Accuracy +/-0.01°
- Roll movement acceptable
- Dimensions : diameter 38mm - length 27mm
Remark: Qflex is more sensitive to vibration effects
- Optical encoders: on request
Qflex-sensor
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Inclinometer (ONERA self made)
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