Tip with nozzle load sensing and wireless communication functionality for refueling boom
US9840336B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D39/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A Wireless Communication and Sensor System (WSCC) serving a refueled entity and a refueling entity, the system comprising nozzle load sensing functionality for a nozzle Boom Tip Unit; and apparatus for wirelessly transmitting loads sensed by the nozzle load sensing functionality to at least one of a boom operator and a boom flight control computer.
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