A Monte Carlo study examining the potential of experimental design strategies for wind tunnel testing
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
2-2-2010
Abstract
Wind tunnel test campaigns involve a large number of experimental data points, can take a long time to accomplish, and can consume tremendous resources. Design of Experiments (DOE) is a systematic approach to experimental design and analysis that has the potential to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of wind tunnel testing. We employ a legacy wind tunnel test campaign and compare the resulting data from that campaign to data generated using smaller experimental design strategies. The comparison is accomplished using a Monte Carlo sampling methodology coupled with a statistical comparison of the estimated surfaces. Initial results suggest a tremendous opportunity to reduce wind tunnel test efforts without losing test information.
Source Publication
U.S. Air Force T and E Days 2010
Recommended Citation
Hill, R. R., & Leggio, D. A. (2010). A Monte Carlo study examining the potential of experimental design strategies for wind tunnel testing. U.S. Air Force T and E Days 2010. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2010-1715
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Session: T&E-3: Ground Test