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A miniature electro-optical air flow sensorMiniature sensors are needed for rapid and uncomplicated installation on light aircraft engaged in stability research programs. One particularly difficult sensor to miniaturize to the required degree has been a flow angle and velocity sensor for measuring the local flow ahead of a wing. However, by using an electrooptical technique it was possible to overcome the encountered difficulties and to design a sensor satisfying the requirements. The developed sensor for measuring angle-of-attack, yaw, and airspeed was shown to be suitable for rapid instrumentation of research aircraft because of its small size. The size reduction was accomplished by a design feature which eliminates the need for slip rings and wiring within the movable components of the sensor.
Document ID
19820058319
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Kershner, D. D.
(NASA Langley Research Center Cockpit Systems Branch, Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1982
Subject Category
Aircraft Instrumentation
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Instrumentation Symposium
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Start Date: May 3, 1982
End Date: May 6, 1982
Accession Number
82A41854
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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