Architecture for providing enhanced altitude functionality to aircraft air data system
US10913545B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C5/06
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
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.
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