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Characteristics
Acquisition
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Pathfinder II Research Fighter in the NTF National Transonic Facility Control Room
Acquisition
Data Acquisition and Processing
Inputs:
Analog, digital and frequency/pulse-train
Controller:
UNIX
Capacity/Channels:
Analog: 256 / Digital: 32 / Frequency: 1
Dynamic Data Acquisition:
14-track FM tape recorder
Customer Computers:
Yes
Classified Capability:
Yes

Instrumentation
Strain Gauge Balances:
6-component internal
Available Corrections:
Interactions
Temperature effects
Attitude tares
Axes orientation
Pressure tares
Momentum (flow) tares
Angle-of-Attack (AOA) Accelerometers:
Thermal conditioning systems available
Accelerometers for cryogenic operation
Electronically Scanned Pressure (ESP) System:
Rates up to 500 samples per sec
Modules are available in differential pressures of 2.5, 5, 15, 30, and 45 pounds per square inch
 
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Last Updated: April 16, 2008
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