摘要:
A device for monitoring the function of an engine is powered by heat from the engine or other sources other than a conventional, external direct electrical power supply, which may create sparks and/or be unavailable. The device monitors one or more of heat, vibration, or other parameters and can detect certain problems with engine function. The device is particularly suited for remote engine monitoring, and can store and/or display data concerning monitored engine characteristics, and/or directly or indirectly send such data to a location removed from the engine.
摘要:
A system and method of generating a landing trajectory for use in landing an aircraft onto a deck of a waterborne ship includes sensing motion of the ship, and sensing wind speed and wind direction. The sensed motion of the ship is processed to generate estimates of ship attitude and vertical speed, and the sensed wind speed and wind direction are processed to generate estimates of air-wake disturbances ahead of the aircraft. The landing trajectory is generated based on the estimates of ship attitude and vertical speed and the estimates of air-wake disturbances. The system and method implement model predictive control to calculate the control maneuvers multiple steps ahead, which provides the capability to smoothly control the timing of the aircraft touchdown phase.
摘要:
A weight and center-of-gravity profile for an aircraft is determined prior to flight. An uncertainty band is determined for each of a plurality of points along a fuel vector for the planned flight. Each of the points along the fuel vector is compared to a predetermined flight limit (e.g., an FAA certified envelope). This comparison is used to decide whether the profile is suitable for flight of the aircraft. If so, an indication is provided to a user (e.g., on a display or by a text message) that the profile is suitable and the aircraft is ready for flight.
摘要:
The invention relates to a method for contactless determining non-uniformities of a loaded wheel, comprising the steps of determining outer contour of at least a portion of the unloaded wheel; simulating loading of the wheel with a virtual loading element bearing against the tire tread for a plurality of rotary positions of the wheel on the basis of the determined outer contour, a displacement of the determined outer contour caused by the virtual loading element and a predetermined spring rate associated to the tire tread; and determining non-uniformities of the loaded wheel using the simulation results.
摘要:
A sensor device can comprise at least one sensor operatively coupled to a controller, wherein the controller is configured to receive a measured input from the at least one sensor; and a wireless communication device coupled to the controller. Further, the wireless communication device can be configured to communicate with a coordinator. In various embodiments, the at least one sensor can include a volume sensor, a flow meter sensor, a total dissolved solids sensor, an infrared thermal monitor, an air quality sensor, or any combination thereof.
摘要:
A system is disclosed that includes a pipe and a device for measuring and storing vibration data related to the use of the pipe and its remaining lifespan. The data can be collected wirelessly using a radio frequency device.
摘要:
The measured rolling rate of a ship and a measured liquid level difference in a liquid contained in a stabilizing tank are supplied to frequency dependent members having identical frequency response to obtain a derived roll angle and derived level difference after which a circuit is provided to measure the phase difference between the quantities developed and to develop an output analog voltage representing the difference between a desired relationship between the phases of the two and the actual phase relationship.
摘要:
A computer and a method for sailing a boat to windward to obtain maximum velocity made good. A solution algorithm permitting linear relations and a single multiplier in computing velocity made good, with apparent wind speed and angle and boat speed as the data sources.
摘要:
A limited washout and synchronization means for developing a beam closure rate signal from bank gyro and lateral accelerometer input sensors permits a lagged roll signal mix with radio deviation in a high gain control system and obviates problems associated with sensor mounting errors, sensor stand-offs, and gyro erection characteristics associated with aircraft maneuvers.