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Multifunctional air data sensing probes
Assignee: Goodrich Corp
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Filing: 1995-06-02
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Granted: 1997-05-13
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Expires: 2015-06-02
Abstract
Abstract An aerodynamic air data sensing probe adapted for mounting to an air vehicle and capable of generating signals related to a fluid flowing relative to the air vehicle. A fluid inlet positioned on a first end of the strut faces generally transverse to the fluid flow selectively admits fluid to an internal strut cavity due to a pressure differential thereacross. In operation, the pressure differential forms between the first end surface of the aerodynamically-shaped, forward-inclined strut and probe exhaust ports. A temperature sensing element disposed in the internal strut cavity registers the temperature of the fluid and the sensed fluid is expelled from the internal strut cavity through the exhaust ports. In another embodiment, a barrel-shaped probe head adapted to sense fluid pressure connects to a portion of the leading edge of the strut to form an aerodynamic multifunction air data sensing probe.
Inventors
- 👤 Floyd W. Hagen
- 👤 Gregg A. Hohenstein
- 👤 John A. Severson
- 👤 Pennelle J. Trongard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 01:21
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01K; G01K13/00; G01K13/02; G01K13/028; G01P; G01P5/00; G01P5/14; G01P5/16; G01P5/165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
230 words
An air data probe for sensing a parameter of a fluid flow moving relative to the probe, wherein the probe has an inlet aperture open to the atmosphere comprising: a strut having a leading edge, a distal portion and a base portion adapted for mounting to an air vehicle, and having the inlet aperture formed through the distal portion and facing generally transverse to the fluid flow, away from the base portion, the strut having an internal cavity fluidly coupled to the inlet aperture and an exhaust port fluidly coupled to the internal cavity; temperature sensing means mounted in the internal cavity for sensing and providing an output related to the temperature of the fluid; a perforated wall portion located upstream from the inlet aperture and having openings passing through the wall portion from a first surface on the distal portion and in contact with the fluid flow to an area maintained at a lower pressure than the fluid pressure present over the first surface to bleed off boundary layer fluid from the fluid flow prior to a portion of the fluid flow entering the inlet aperture; and a probe head member joined to the leading edge of the strut so that a continuous smooth transition surface leads from the probe head member to the perforated wall portion, and at least one pressure sensing port on the probe head member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
230 words
An air data probe for sensing a parameter of a fluid flow moving relative to the probe, wherein the probe has an inlet aperture open to the atmosphere comprising: a strut having a leading edge, a distal portion and a base portion adapted for mounting to an air vehicle, and having the inlet aperture formed through the distal portion and facing generally transverse to the fluid flow, away from the base portion, the strut having an internal cavity fluidly coupled to the inlet aperture and an exhaust port fluidly coupled to the internal cavity; temperature sensing means mounted in the internal cavity for sensing and providing an output related to the temperature of the fluid; a perforated wall portion located upstream from the inlet aperture and having openings passing through the wall portion from a first surface on the distal portion and in contact with the fluid flow to an area maintained at a lower pressure than the fluid pressure present over the first surface to bleed off boundary layer fluid from the fluid flow prior to a portion of the fluid flow entering the inlet aperture; and a probe head member joined to the leading edge of the strut so that a continuous smooth transition surface leads from the probe head member to the perforated wall portion, and at least one pressure sensing port on the probe head member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
The air data probe of claim 1 wherein the probe head member includes the at least one pressure sensing port positioned relative to the fluid flow for sensing at least one of the parameters selected from the group consisting of total fluid pressure, static pressure of the fluid, and an angle of attack of the probe with respect to the fluid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The air data probe of claim 2 further comprising pneumatic ejector means for inducing fluid flow in the internal cavity, sealingly coupled to the strut.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The air data probe of claim 2, further comprising heating means on the air data probe for providing an elevated temperature to the probe.
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