摘要:
There is provided a method for retrofitting an aircraft with a removable panel (10) comprising one or more of a connector (12) and a feedthrough extending through the panel (12), and a connection assembly (1) for fitting to an aircraft using the method. By providing a number of removable pre-made panels (10), each having different configurations of connectors (12) and/or feedthroughs, the connection assembly (1) allows the aircraft to which it is fitted to be conveniently reconfigured to support new equipment. Accordingly, there is also provided a structure forming at least part of the fuselage of an aircraft, the structure comprising the connection assembly (1), and a method for modifying such an aircraft having the connection assembly (1).
摘要:
A sensor system and method of reducing plasma-induced communication inhibition for a main antenna includes using auxiliary antennas for detecting a density of plasma that affects operation of the main antenna, and re-orienting an electromagnetic field around the main antenna in response to the density detected to reduce effect of the plasma on the main antenna. The auxiliary antennas are also operable for data link communication and switchable such if the density of the plasma inhibits receipt or sending of signals by one of the auxiliary antennas, another one of the auxiliary antennas may be used for data link communication.
摘要:
Sensor pod attachment assemblies are provided for attaching a sensor pod (12) containing airborne sensor equipment to an aircraft fuselage (AF). The sensor pod assemblies may include fore and aft pairs of attachment pylon assemblies (14, 16) each having a lower end attached to the aircraft fuselage (AF) and an upper end attached to the sensor pod (12). The fore pair of attachment pylon assemblies (14) can include port and starboard pylon structures (14-1, 14-2), and a cross-support base connected to upper ends of the port and starboard pylon structures. The aft pair of attachment pylon assemblies (16) may include a lengthwise adjustable spar assembly.
摘要:
A gasket for compressible placement between a first surface and a second surface is disclosed. In one embodiment, the gasket has a cellular metal skeleton embedded in a viscoelastic, pliable, deformable tacky polymer body. The skeleton has multiple strands, which connect to form multiple interconnected cells or pores. The skeleton, prior to being encapsulated in the tacky polymer body, is typically about 75% or more void space. The void space is substantially filled in the manufacture of the gasket, with the tacky uncured polymer. The uncured polymer will set up or cure, and then the gasket may be used.
摘要:
A UAV includes a body. The body defines a payload opening (14). The payload opening is circular, but any shape may be used. A payload of the UAV is arranged in the payload opening. The payload may be a camera, sensors, a package, etc. A payload shroud may be installed which prohibits or reduced ingress of foreign material via payload opening. A payload shroud may include a diverter. The diverter may act as a barrier wall preventing the water or debris from entering the body of the UAV. The diverter should fit flush with the payload opening in the body of the UAV.
摘要:
A low profile pass-through electrical connector (10) is designed for aerospace applications. The connector (10) allows voltage and current to pass-thru a conductive wing surface (24), while maintaining a low profile height for aerodynamic performance considerations. Examples of applications of the electrical connector include power for thin film heaters and communication antennae applications.
摘要:
The invention relates to a radome (1) for an aircraft and, specifically, to a device for connecting said radome to the structure of said aircraft. The radome that is the subject matter of the invention includes a plurality of locking units suitable for engaging the opposing surfaces of the fuselage (10) of the aircraft and the radome (1), each unit comprising: a locking means (20) suitable for exerting a tractive force on the surface of the fuselage, substantially normal to the latter, by means of the attachment means; a centring means suitable for passing on the shearing forces substantially tangential to the opposing surfaces of the fuselage and the radome; the locking means (20) being placed so as to be located inside the resulting stress cone on the centring means in order to minimise the bending strain generated by assembly in the radome (1).
摘要:
Une structure avant d'avion gros ou très gros porteur se caractérise par la présence d'une case de train (18) non pressurisée, dans sa partie inférieure extrême avant. La case de train (18) est délimitée vers le haut par un plafond (14), de préférence bombé, et vers l'arrière par une cloison (16). Une porte (34) prévue dans la cloison (16) permet d'accéder au compartiment pressurisé situé derrière cette cloison, par la case de train (18). Une ouverture (42) formée à l'avant de celle-ci permet aussi d'accéder à la chambre radar sans déposer le radôme (38). L'agencement original de la case de train (18) autorise l'implantation d'un train d'atterrissage avant de plus grande taille que sur les avions existants.