Evaluating performance of methodologies for estimating unknown forces – SWAT (sum of weighted acceleration techniques) for aircraft ground testing

James D. Femi-Oyetoro, Bruce W. Jo, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, ADAMS Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, Tennessee Technological University

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering

Published online on December 30, 2025

Abstract

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Ahead of Print.
Force reconstruction is a critical engineering tool for estimating unknown forces on target structures, such as aerodynamic loads. This process is essential in aerospace engineering, where accurate force estimation is essential for ensuring structural ...