1、Lessons Learned Entry: 1290Lesson Info:a71 Lesson Number: 1290a71 Lesson Date: 2002-01-01a71 Submitting Organization: ARCa71 Submitted by: DR Mendoza/ M. SumichSubject: Risk Reduction by Using Scale Versus Full Size Flight Vehicles in Technology Demonstration Projects Description of Driving Event: T
2、he project, which focused on technology demonstration, needed to decide whether to use a full size or scale model aircraft to achieve its research objectives. The decision would determine the complexity, cost, time, and test procedures necessary to achieve the objectives. The project used several fa
3、ctors to determine the final outcome. Several of particular importance were: a71 Most of the technology had been researched and developed in previous and extensive bench or wind-tunnel studies. The project would only be integrating them into a flight vehiclea71 A manned flight vehicle was not a requ
4、irementa71 The project would be tested in a remote and unpopulated flight test area Lesson(s) Learned: The project was able to reduce its risk and optimize its cost and schedule by using scale versus full size flight vehicles.Recommendation(s): Technology demonstration flight projects that are prima
5、rily responsible for integrating technologies already demonstrated individually should consider using scale models, especially when there is no requirement for manned flight or for test operations in high-risk areas. Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness: Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo repro
6、duction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-N/ADocuments Related to Lesson: N/AMission Directorate(s): a71 Exploration Systemsa71 Aeronautics ResearchAdditional Key Phrase(s): a71 Aircrafta71 Risk Management/Assessmenta71 Safety & Mission Assurancea71 Test ArticleAdditional Info: Approval Info: a71 Approval Date: 2002-10-10a71 Approval Name: Anthony Bricenoa71 Approval Organization: ARCa71 Approval Phone Number: 650-604-1012Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
