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
    52.
    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

    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.

    HYBRID MATERIAL AIRCRAFT SENSORS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING

    公开(公告)号:US20210172973A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-10

    申请号:US17178331

    申请日:2021-02-18

    Abstract: An air data probe includes a probe body including a probe wall. The probe body is formed from a first material by direct energy metal deposition. An insert is positioned in the probe wall. The insert is formed from a second material different from the first material. The insert is encapsulated in the probe wall via the direct energy metal deposition. A method of forming an air data probe includes forming one or more thermally conductive inserts, and encapsulating the one or more inserts into a wall of an air data probe via direct energy metal deposition. The air data probe is formed from a first material and the one or more inserts are formed from a second material different from the first material.

    FLUID RESISTANT LENS MOUNTS
    60.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20210152715A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-20

    申请号:US16684814

    申请日:2019-11-15

    Abstract: A system includes a lens mount defining an inner bore that includes inward facing threads for engaging a lens component, with a lens opening at one end of the lens mount. The lens mount includes outward facing threads for engaging a camera housing. A first seal ring is included inside the inner bore for sealing against the lens component. A second seal ring is included on an outside of the lens mount for sealing against the camera housing.

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