Response Determination Of Propeller To Bird Strike Using High Speed Photography

R. S. Bertke; R. L. Edinger

doi:10.1117/12.944480

2 November 1984 Response Determination Of Propeller To Bird Strike Using High Speed Photography

R. S. Bertke, R. L. Edinger

Proceedings Volume 0497, High Speed Photography, Videography, and Photonics II; (1984) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.944480
Event: 28th Annual Technical Symposium, 1984, San Diego, United States

Abstract

Static bench type impact tests of 4.0 and 1.5 pound artificial birds striking the leading edge of composite propeller blades are conducted to determine the damage response of the blades to bird strike. The artificial birds (cylindrical in shape) are launched at velo-cities up to 900 ft/sec (275 m/sec) to demonstrate that composite construction propeller blades will pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) bird strike requirements. A high speed framing camera is used to determine the impact velocity of the birds, maximum tip deflections, bird/blade contact time, and the elapsed time required to achieve maximum deflection.

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R. S. Bertke and R. L. Edinger "Response Determination Of Propeller To Bird Strike Using High Speed Photography", Proc. SPIE 0497, High Speed Photography, Videography, and Photonics II, (2 November 1984); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.944480

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