Advanced air data system architecture with air data computer incorporating enhanced compensation functionality

    公开(公告)号:US10852316B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-12-01

    申请号:US16009846

    申请日:2018-06-15

    Abstract: A system includes an air data computer (ADC) having a single pneumatic port for receiving a pneumatic input, a plurality of electrical inputs for receiving one or more electrical signals, and an output. The ADC can transmit, via the output, air data parameters based on the received pneumatic input and the received one or more electrical signals. In a further example embodiment, the system includes a first pressure sensing probe discrete from the ADC and a pneumatic connection joining a pressure sensing port of the first probe to the pneumatic input of the ADC. Second and third pressure sensing probes pneumatically coupled to respective pressure modules, which output electrical signals to the ADC, the electrical signals being representative of pressures sensed by the second and third pressure sensing probes, respectively.

    Detachable probe and sealing of an integrated air data sensor

    公开(公告)号:US10739372B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-11

    申请号:US16009780

    申请日:2018-06-15

    Abstract: A system includes a probe and a transducer. The probe is detachable and includes a mount having an outlet of a first gas path extending through the probe and a protrusion extending away from the mount. The transducer is configured to mate with the mount and includes a sealing feature adjacent an inlet of the second gas path in fluid communication with the first gas path. When the mount of the probe is adjacent the transducer, the protrusion interacts with the sealing feature such that the sealing feature is in an open position to allow air to flow from the first gas path into the second gas path. When the mount of the probe is distant from the transducer, the sealing feature is in a closed position to prevent contaminants from entering the second gas path.

    Laser airspeed measurement sensor incorporating reversion capability

    公开(公告)号:US11686742B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-27

    申请号:US16953838

    申请日:2020-11-20

    CPC classification number: G01P5/26

    Abstract: An air data system includes a laser emitter, a laser receiver, and an electronics module. The electronics module includes a processor and computer-readable memory encoded with instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the laser to emit a coherent light pulse into a target volume locating within an exhaust flow aft of an aircraft. The laser receiver detects backscatter produced by the coherent light pulse interacting with the aft target volume, and the electronics module determines an air data parameter based on the backscatter and at least one of an engine parameter indicative of an engine condition of the aircraft and an aircraft parameter indicative of a state of the aircraft before outputting the air data parameter to a consuming system of the aircraft.

    LASER AIRSPEED MEASUREMENT SENSOR INCORPORATING REVERSION CAPABILITY

    公开(公告)号:US20220163556A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-26

    申请号:US16953838

    申请日:2020-11-20

    Abstract: An air data system includes a laser emitter, a laser receiver, and an electronics module. The electronics module includes a processor and computer-readable memory encoded with instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the laser to emit a coherent light pulse into a target volume locating within an exhaust flow aft of an aircraft. The laser receiver detects backscatter produced by the coherent light pulse interacting with the aft target volume, and the electronics module determines an air data parameter based on the backscatter and at least one of an engine parameter indicative of an engine condition of the aircraft and an aircraft parameter indicative of a state of the aircraft before outputting the air data parameter to a consuming system of the aircraft.

    Architecture for providing enhanced altitude functionality to aircraft air data system

    公开(公告)号:US10913545B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-09

    申请号:US16009911

    申请日:2018-06-15

    Abstract: A system and method of augmenting an existing air data system includes a multi-function probe (MFP) having a portion extending into an oncoming airflow about an exterior of an aircraft. A plurality of pressure sensing ports in the portion includes at least first and second static pressure ports. A first electronics channel of the MFP includes pressure sensors communicating with the first and second static pressure ports and is configured to determine first and second altitude values based on sensed static pressures at the first and second static pressure ports, respectively, that are independent of the existing air data system.

    DIGITAL AIR DATA SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    10.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200309573A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-01

    申请号:US16363870

    申请日:2019-03-25

    Abstract: An air data system with a digital interface includes least one air data component, a receiving system and at least one digital connection. The at least one digital connection is between the receiving system and the air data component. A method for transmitting data in an air data system with a digital interface includes measuring at least one air data parameter with at least one air data component. The method includes generating a digital signal representative of the at least one air data parameter with the at least one air data component, sending the digital signal to a receiving system, and processing the at least one air data parameter with the receiving system.

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