Title :
Fiber optic sensing for engine and flight controls
Author :
Emo, Stephen M. ; Gustus, Jeff
Author_Institution :
AlliedSignal Controls and Accessories, South Bend, IN, USA
Abstract :
An overview of the performance and uses of electromagnetic sensors in engine and flight control systems is provided along with a comparison of the principle candidate optic sensing methods. A discussion of the optic sensor´s design requirements to meet the control systems performance needs and practical issues are presented. This paper presents the performance of Allied Signal Controls and Accessories (ASCA) sensors and common electrooptic interfaces as well as the test data. It also qualifies the major benefits and limitations of optical position sensing technologies for use in engine and flight controls
Keywords :
aerospace engines; aircraft control; aircraft instrumentation; fibre optic sensors; position control; position measurement; pressure control; temperature control; wavelength division multiplexing; ASCA; Allied Signal Controls and Accessories sensors; LVDT; WDM system; airframe control; common interface; electromagnetic sensors; electrooptic interface; engine control; flight controls; optical position sensing; pressure sensors; temperature sensors; Aerospace control; Control systems; Electrooptic devices; Engines; Optical control; Optical design; Optical fibers; Optical sensors; Sensor systems; System performance;
Conference_Titel :
Digital Avionics Systems Conference, 1993. 12th DASC., AIAA/IEEE
Conference_Location :
Fort Worth, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1343-7
DOI :
10.1109/DASC.1993.283525
