Pitot probe with water blockage prevention
US7716980B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01P5/165
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Pitot probes are described that are designed to prevent water blockage of the probe's air pressure orifice. The pitot probes are small, inexpensive, light weight and do not require power for heat generation. This makes the pitot probes particularly useful for use on UAV's and other small aircraft where size, cost, weight and power constraints are a major concern. The pitot probes utilize passive methods in the form of geometrical and material configurations to prevent blockage of the pitot probes by water droplets. The probes can also include water reservoirs that store collected water.
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