Drag Change Contour Plot Contour plots 0995590g5 · Provides a true perspective of the vortex s 3 20 …∴… influence on vehicle performance 5 Factors Number of test points 9m+9eA. △C1 Data smoothing percen bicubic spline · Extrapolation 15 missing data points30…………r Lateral Position, Percentage of Wing Span This particular contour plot( Mach 0.56, 25,000ft)contains 92 test points. BELT Autonomous Formation Flight Page 7Drag Change Contour Plot Contour plots: • Provides a true perspective of the vortex's influence on vehicle performance Factors: • Number of test points • Data smoothing – bicubic spline • Extrapolation – missing data points ' C D, percent M=0.56, 25,000 ft altitude, 55ft nose-to-tail This particular contour plot (Mach 0.56, 25,000ft) contains 92 test points. Page 7 Autonomous Formation Flight Program NAS4-00041 TO-104