A True Air Speed Sensor for Miniature Unmanned Aircraft

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Abstract:

This Memorandum describes the development of a laboratory prototype true air speed sensor for use on unmanned aircraft. The sensor works on vortex shedding principles and has a digital output. The vortices are sensed by thick film thermistor elements that are non-critical in the signal circuitry. Author

Author(s):
Beattie, J. A. C.
Author Organization(s):
ROYAL AIRCRAFT ESTABLISHMENT FARNBOROUGH (UNITED KINGDOM)
Descriptive Note:
Technical memo.
Supplementary Note:
Based on paper presented to the European Hybrid Microelectronics Conference (3rd), on 20-22 May 1981 at Avignon (France).
Pagination:
0011

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RAE-TM-SPACE-287, DRIC-BR-80019
Monitor Series:
BR-80019, DRIC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Sensors
Descriptor(s):
*THERMISTORS, *DRONES, *MINIATURE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, *AIRSPEED INDICATORS, DIGITAL SYSTEMS, DATA REDUCTION, UNITED KINGDOM, AIR COOLED, THICK FILMS, AIRSPEED, VORTEX SHEDDING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Flight Control and Instrumentation
Keyword(s):
FOREIGN REPORTS
Report Date:
1981 Jun 01