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Fixed multifunction probe for aircraft

US6490510B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2001
Grant dateDec 3, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01P5/14
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fixed multifunction probe, e.g., for aircraft and configured to measure air flow parameters near an airplane. The probe includes a body closed by a rounded cap, at least three pressure taps situated at specified positions of the body, a pressure measurement mechanism for measuring at least as many pressures as pressure taps, and a calculation device for calculating the air flow parameters.

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