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    Estimation of angle of attack / sideslip from flight test data

    Yes, unfortunately it will be flown in a very windy environment.
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    Estimation of angle of attack / sideslip from flight test data

    That would obviously be ideal, but my understanding (with incomplete information about the issue) is that is not a preferred option. If it is possible to do without, even with the possibility of larger error margins, that would be preferred for this application. My thinking is that we will...
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    Estimation of angle of attack / sideslip from flight test data

    I'd say on the order of 5' wingspan. Maybe a bit more or less, but around there.
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    Estimation of angle of attack / sideslip from flight test data

    I'm working on doing some parameter identification for a small UAV model, but unfortunately due to the size of the aircraft, we are unable to measure alpha and beta directly. What we do have are X/Y/Z position and acceleration, velocity, roll/pitch/yaw angles, and roll/pitch/yaw rates. Is...
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    Undergrad Understanding Quick Differential Equation Concepts for Final Exam Preparation

    Hey all, I hope this isn't against the forum rules or anything, but I'm studying for an upcoming final and had a quick question about one of the practice questions we have. I'm not sure I understand the concepts at work here, and was hoping someone could give me some insight...