AIAA R 092 2 : 2003

Foreword
Introduction
Aircraft Program Development
Overview
Test Development
Key Actions Throughout All Phases of Test Projects
Pretest Planning and Preparation Phase
Personnel, Test Requirements, and Facility Selection
Development and Management of the Project Plan
Test Preparation
Model Development and Fabrication Phase
Team Participants for Model Development and Fabrication
Conceptual Design
Detailed Design
Model Fabrication
Pretest Buildup and Preparation Phase
Team Participants for Buildup Phase
Model Buildup
Planning for Installation in the Test Section
Final Test Matrix Review
Test Phase
Test Team Communications
Model Installation and System Checks
Test Readiness Review
Initial Tunnel Runs
Testing Checks and Documentation
Data Processing
Cost and Schedule Management
Test Efficiency Issues
Test Completion Review
Model Removal
Post-Test Phase
Team Participants During the Post-test Phase
Hardware
Data
Documentation
Summary
References

Provides the reader with increased knowledge about planning and executing highly successful wind tunnel tests.