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Wind Buffeting

Wind Buffeting

Wind Buffeting

(OP)
   I am investigating a flat structure embedded in a hole in the fuselage of an aircraft.  Is there any literature out there that will help me predict wind buffeting?  

   I am concerned about rigidity as well as strength.

   At some point, a qualified aerospace engineer will get at the this thing, but I would like be as close to reality as possible.

   Thanks.

                      JHG

RE: Wind Buffeting

At the least we could do with a bit more info on what it looks like - what is the orientation of the flat bit to the airflow? How far inside the hole is it? How deep is the hole? That sort of stuff.

RE: Wind Buffeting

(OP)
RPstress,

   The flat bit will be parallel to the airflow.  I do not know the other details.  We are trying to work them out.

   The hole will not be very deep.

   Thanks.

                         JHG

RE: Wind Buffeting

Sounds a bit like a camera hatch.  Buffeting (of the camera)won't be a problem as long as you mount the camera rigidly, or on shock mounts.  

Buffeting (of the airplane) depends on the size of the hole.  Many aircraft fly with the doors removed so that parachutists can jump out.  Compare that kind of opening to what you're proposing.

Steven Fahey, CET

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