A novel 6 dof thrust vector control test stand

Abstract

This study proposes an innovative test stand design to accurately measure rocket motor thrust vector during its operation. Test stand design is clearly presented as well as procedure and mathematical model for its calibration. A method of processing data obtained from the experiments and the results of the jet tab system for thrust vector control are presented in detail. Experiments have shown that the test stand is highly functional and the results obtained have excellent repeatability and matching with the results of the other authors who have used different construction test stands for measurement of the same or a similar mechanism for thrust vector control.