Optics in aircraft engines

Author

Vachon, James ; Malhotra, Subhash

Author_Institution

General Electric, Binghamton, NY, USA

fYear

1991

fDate

20-24 May 1991

Firstpage

585

Abstract

The authors describe optical IR&D (independent research and development) programs designed to demonstrate and evaluate optical technologies for incorporation into next-generation military and commercial aircraft engines. Using a comprehensive demonstration program to validate this technology in an on-engine environment, problems encountered can be resolved early and risk can be minimized. In addition to specific activities related to the optics demonstration on the fighter engine, there are other optical programs underway, including a solenoid control system, a light off detection system, and an optical communication link. Research in simplifying opto-electronics and exploiting multiplexing to further reduce cost and weight is also described

Keywords

aerospace engines; aircraft control; aircraft instrumentation; fibre optic sensors; fibre optics; military equipment; optical couplers; optical links; EMI; commercial aircraft engines; cost; engine control; fibre optic sensors; fighter engine; light off detection; military aircraft engine; multiplexing; optical communication link; optical connector; optical technologies; opto-electronics; solenoid control; weight; Aircraft propulsion; Communication system control; Control systems; Engines; Lighting control; Military aircraft; Optical control; Optical design; Research and development; Solenoids;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Aerospace and Electronics Conference, 1991. NAECON 1991., Proceedings of the IEEE 1991 National

Conference_Location

Dayton, OH

Print_ISBN

0-7803-0085-8

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/NAECON.1991.165809

Filename

165809