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===Physical Characteristics=== | ===Physical Characteristics=== | ||
#Name and type. BOGEY refers to contact points associated with the landing gear while STRUCTURE represents contact points associated with the airframe. | #Name and type. BOGEY refers to contact points associated with the landing gear while STRUCTURE represents contact points associated with the airframe. | ||
#* Both of these contact types basically result in a force which resists the penetration of the | |||
Both of these contact types basically result in a force which resists the penetration of the | |||
ground by the aircraft. The main difference between the two types of contacts is how the ground | ground by the aircraft. The main difference between the two types of contacts is how the ground | ||
reaction force is computed--BOGEY types exert forces only in the vertical direction in the aircraft's frame of reference, whereas STRUCTURE types can exert force in any direction. | reaction force is computed--BOGEY types exert forces only in the vertical direction in the aircraft's frame of reference, whereas STRUCTURE types can exert force in any direction. | ||
* Furthermore the BOGEY type includes features which are typical to landing gears such as brake and steering. | |||
Furthermore the BOGEY type includes features which are typical to landing gears such as brake and steering. | |||
#X, Y, Z location, in inches in structural coordinate frame | #X, Y, Z location, in inches in structural coordinate frame | ||
#Spring constant, in lbs/ft | #Spring constant, in lbs/ft | ||