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Integrated air data sensors

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

M. A. Menzies
M. A. Menzies*
Affiliation:
Avionics Specialties Incorporated , Charlottesville , Virginia, USA
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Abstract

Avionics Specialties in partnership with Honeywell has developed an integrated air data pressure sensor known as the integrated multi-function probe (IMFP). This continuously flow-aligned pressure-sensing device was developed using a multidisciplinary design approach encompassing computational fluid dynamic, (CFD), flow analysis, and experimentation. The computational investigation was performed using the finite element code, CFDesign, by Blue Ridge Numerics and consisted of pressure distribution studies for varying flows around conical sections. The application and integration of this technology to previously developed flow alignment and pressure transducing products lead to design similarity analysis saving considerable development time. Initial experimentation used to develop and refine the design and analysis consisted of laboratory bench testing, low and high-speed wind tunnel investigations, and subsonic flight-testing. Final performance verification was accomplished through data reduction and analysis of an extensive flight test program using a Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon. The analysis, design and performance verification of this innovative pressure-sensing device was investigated for direct comparison to conventional Pitot-static performance with particular emphasis toward military fighter aircraft applications.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 105 , Issue 1046 , April 2001 , pp. 223 - 229
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 2001 

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