Modal acoustic aircraft weight system
US9551609B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01G19/07
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method includes receiving characteristic information from a sensor. The characteristic information may be representative of a characteristic of a weight bearing structure of an aircraft when a force is applied to the weight bearing structure. The method includes determining a weight of the aircraft based on the characteristic information. The method includes receiving attitude information from an attitude sensor. The attitude information indicates whether the aircraft is situated on a level surface. The method includes determining a balance condition based on the attitude information and the weight of the aircraft. The balance condition indicates whether the weight of the aircraft is distributed evenly. The method includes generating an alert when the balance condition indicates that the weight of the aircraft is not distributed evenly.
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