Fixed multifunction probe for aircraft
US6490510B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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