Use of a personal computer as a data acquisition system for flight testing

Author

Joseph Paul Sims

Date of Award

8-1988

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Aviation Systems

Major Professor

Ralph D. Kimberlin

Abstract

This thesis describes the use of a personal computer as a data gathering system for flight testing and the use of over-the-counter products to construct a data system for use in aircraft flight testing.

The system is comprised of a small personal computer (a Commodore 128), a high speed disk drive, instrumentation and pilot's computer control. The pilot's computer control is unique in that it allows the pilot to control the system with a single switch. Power is supplied by a static inverter which the pilot also controls. Reduced data is available by manipulation of the data on the floppy disk once on the ground.

Recommended Citation

Sims, Joseph Paul, "Use of a personal computer as a data acquisition system for flight testing. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1988.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/13342