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Air data probe with improved performance at angle of attack operation

US10281303B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2015
Grant dateMay 7, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01P5/165
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An air data probe has a pitot tube with a tap at a forward end that defines an inner flow path. The inner flow path decreases in the cross-sectional area until reaching a throat. The inner flow path has cross-sections that are generally cylindrical and also has sections of removed material.

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