IXV - Experimental measurements

In the present report the IXV test campaign is reported along with a discussion of the postprocessing of the data. The organization of the output files, which are a part of the report, is illustrated as well. The report starts with the description of the test procedure and of the original plan of the test campaign. Hence, the changes made to the plan as a consequence of the outcomes of the first test series are presented. In the presentation of the results, the test-to-test dispersion of the measurements is shown and the dependences on attitude and impact conditions are analyzed. Results are provided in terms of body dynamics, pressures, dynamic accelerations and forces on the flaps. The effects of a different moment of inertia on the dynamics are discussed and an analysis of the tests done in presence of wind is given at the end.