TARGETED AREA IMAGE ENHANCEMENT FOR AIRCRAFT CAMERA SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20220020125A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-01-20

    申请号:US16931709

    申请日:2020-07-17

    Abstract: A method of enhancing a portion of an aircraft digital video image in real time includes the steps of identifying a target area within a field of view of a camera, the target area including at least a portion of an aircraft structure and a shadowed region, and selecting for enhancement a predetermined pixel subset corresponding to the target area. The method further includes capturing an image using the camera, the image represented by a signal, providing the signal to a video processing box, formatting the image within the video processing box, and applying, using a processing device, a contrast enhancement algorithm to the predetermined pixel subset to create and enhanced image.

    SMART COVER BUG DETERRENT
    172.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220015352A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-01-20

    申请号:US17492316

    申请日:2021-10-01

    Abstract: A cover for a probe head of an air data probe includes a sleeve defining a cavity for enclosing a portion of the probe head of the air data probe, the sleeve including a closed end, an open end opposite the closed end, and an interior surface extending from the open end to the closed end, and a reservoir for holding insect repellent, the reservoir located at least partially within the cavity of the sleeve.

    PERSONAL PROTECTIVE POSITIVE PRESSURE DEVICE

    公开(公告)号:US20210386138A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-16

    申请号:US17301593

    申请日:2021-04-08

    Abstract: A personal protective positive pressure device includes a mask with an inlet connector and a tube with a first connector and a second connector. The tube is connected through the first connector to the inlet connector of the mask and the tube is connected through the second connector to an air nozzle of a ventilation system onboard a transportation vehicle. The personal protective positive pressure device is configured to limit inhalation of airborne pathogens while traveling on the transportation vehicle and to inspire confidence in the safe use of public transportation.

    OPTICAL DETECTION OF FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS INGESTED BY AIRCRAFT ENGINE

    公开(公告)号:US20210325315A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-21

    申请号:US17225985

    申请日:2021-04-08

    Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a system for detecting foreign object debris ingested into an aircraft engine. The system detects such foreign object debris by projecting a beam of light over an inlet of the aircraft engine. When foreign object debris is ingested into the aircraft engine, it intercepts the beam of light and scatters a back-scattered portion of the intercepted beam of light. An optical detector is configured to detect the back-scattered portion of the intercepted beam of light. A processor is configured to determine whether foreign object debris is ingested by the aircraft engine based on a comparison of a threshold value with a signal indicative of the back-scattered portion generated by the optical detector.

    Smart cover bug deterrent
    175.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11140894B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-12

    申请号:US15934178

    申请日:2018-03-23

    Abstract: A cover for a probe head of an air data probe includes a sleeve defining a cavity for enclosing a portion of the probe head of the air data probe, the sleeve including a closed end, an open end opposite the closed end, and an interior surface extending from the open end to the closed end, and a reservoir for holding insect repellent, the reservoir located at least partially within the cavity of the sleeve.

    ACOUSTIC AIR DATA SYSTEM WITH RADIALLY PAIRED RECEIVERS

    公开(公告)号:US20210293846A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-23

    申请号:US16825491

    申请日:2020-03-20

    Abstract: An acoustic air data system includes first and second acoustic transmitters, an array of acoustic receivers, and control circuitry. The array is positioned to receive first and second acoustic signals. The control circuitry determines time difference of arrival (TDOA) of the first and second acoustic signals. The control circuitry determines, for each of a first and second set of acoustic receiver pairs, a signal velocity of the first and second acoustic signals, respectively, based on a distance between an inner acoustic receiver and an outer acoustic receiver and a corresponding TDOA for each pair of acoustic receivers. The control circuitry estimates one or more of wind angle, speed of sound, Mach number, and true airspeed of the airflow about the exterior of the vehicle based on parameters of a best fit circle.

    THIN FILM HEATER CONFIGURATION FOR AIR DATA PROBE

    公开(公告)号:US20210291992A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-23

    申请号:US16903686

    申请日:2020-06-17

    Abstract: A hybrid heater system for an aircraft air data sensor includes a voltage source and a first hybrid heater set. The first hybrid heater set includes a carbon nanotube (CNT) heater, a first positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heater disposed in parallel with the CNT heater to form a parallel formation, and a second PTC heater disposed in series between the voltage source and the parallel formation.

    Acoustic air data sensor and system
    178.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11125770B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-21

    申请号:US16211913

    申请日:2018-12-06

    Abstract: An acoustic air data sensor for an aircraft includes an acoustic transmitter, an acoustic receiver, an acoustic signal generator, timing circuitry, speed of sound determination circuity, and communication circuitry. The acoustic transmitter is located to transmit an acoustic signal through an airflow stagnation chamber that is pneumatically connected to an exterior of the aircraft and configured to receive and stagnate airflow from the exterior of the aircraft. The acoustic receiver is positioned at a distance from the acoustic transmitter to receive the acoustic signal. The pulse generator causes the acoustic transmitter to provide the acoustic signal. The timing circuitry determines a time of flight of the acoustic signal from the acoustic transmitter to the acoustic receiver. The speed of sound determination circuity determines, based on the time of flight and the distance, a speed of sound through air in the stagnation chamber. The communication circuitry outputs the speed of sound.

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