摘要:
An improved system (11), apparatus and method for estimating thrust from an engine (10), and more specifically, a system (11) for estimating thrust from strain gauge and accelerometer measurements. At least one strain gauge (13) is mounted on an engine (10) mount (44) to measure strain to estimate a constant velocity or steady-state portion of thrust. At least one accelerometer (15) is mounted on the vehicle (50) to measure acceleration to estimate a transient portion of thrust. Steady-state thrust estimation and transient thrust estimation are combined to estimate thrust from the engine (10). An algorithm (23) provides steps for estimating thrust from strain gauge and accelerometer measurements.
摘要:
An improved system (11), apparatus and method for estimating thrust from an engine (10), and more specifically, a system (11) for estimating thrust from strain gauge and accelerometer measurements. At least one strain gauge (13) is mounted on an engine (10) mount (44) to measure strain to estimate a constant velocity or steady-state portion of thrust. At least one accelerometer (15) is mounted on the vehicle (50) to measure acceleration to estimate a transient portion of thrust. Steady-state thrust estimation and transient thrust estimation are combined to estimate thrust from the engine (10). An algorithm (23) provides steps for estimating thrust from strain gauge and accelerometer measurements.