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Utilization survey of prototype structural test article
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
|---|---|
| Author | Baber, S. Berry, M. J. McDaniel, H. M. |
| Copyright Year | 1974 |
| Description | A survey was conducted of six aerospace companies and two NASA agencies to determine how prototype structural test articles are used in flight operations. The prototype structures are airframes and similar devices which are used for testing and generally are not flown. The survey indicated the following: (1) prototype test articles are not being discarded after development testing is complete, but are used for other purposes, (2) only two cases of prototypes being refurbished and flown were identified, (3) protective devices and inspection techniques are available to prevent or minimize test article damage, (4) substitute programs from design verification are availabel in lieu of using prototype structural articles, and (5) there is a trend away from dedicated test articles. Four options based on these study results were identified to reduce test and hardware costs without compromising reliability of the flight program. |
| File Size | 690291 |
| Page Count | 26 |
| File Format | |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_19750005238 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t6547gq9k |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 1974-10-14 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Structural Mechanics Performance Tests Structural Members Airframes Prototypes Structural Reliability Mechanical Properties Reliability Analysis Structural Engineering Technology Utilization Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Technical Report |
