Flush surface air data sensor
US6672152B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D43/02
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An air data sensor for an aircraft has a flush mounted plate at the outside surface of the aircraft and a housing for the sensor within the aircraft below the plate. A plurality of holes in the plate provide air flow to a pressure sensor in the housing. To prevent water from reaching the sensor, a trap chamber is provided below the holes. Various contorted air flow paths are disclosed. The tube to the pressure sensor may be heated.
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