USE OF ONBOARD REAL-TIME FLIGHT TEST ANALYSIS AND MONITOR SYSTEMS - A PROGRESS REPORT.

Abstract

The paper reports on the actual usage of onboard real-time computer-controlled data analysis systems during the recent flight test programs for two different Boeing model aircraft, and the plans for use in future application. The results of such usage have been the shortening in schedule flow time and cost of the programs, as well as the increased accuracy of results and reduction in post-flight batch data processing. They have also reduced the dependency on geographical location of the test area since down link telemetry systems are not required. A short motion picture of the system in operation during a test is shown.