Charged Air Mass Measurement for Air Data Computation

    公开(公告)号:US20240359818A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-31

    申请号:US18765268

    申请日:2024-07-07

    CPC classification number: B64D43/02 G01C5/005 G01K7/00 G01P5/08

    Abstract: Systems and methods for enabling charged (ionized) air mass measurement for reliable air data computation onboard an aircraft. Ionic charge sensing may be used to derive air data having improved reliability. The systems and methods for ionic charge sensing employ an emitter electrode and two or more collector electrodes, which electrodes are disposed in proximity to the exterior skin of the aircraft and exposed to ambient air. The emitter electrode is positioned forward of the collector electrodes. The system further includes a solid-state ionic air data module that converts currents from the collector electrodes into air data parameter values. More specifically, the ionic air data module is configured to sense currents induced in the collector electrodes in response to corona discharge produced by the high-voltage emitter electrode.

    Surface charging systems and method for charging a non-planar surface

    公开(公告)号:US10976358B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-04-13

    申请号:US16183455

    申请日:2018-11-07

    Abstract: Systems include a test object that comprises a surface having a non-planar topographical feature, and an electrode comprising a non-linear segment that is proximate to the non-planar topographical feature of the surface of the test object. The electrode is positioned proximate to but not in contact with the surface of the test object such that the perpendicular distances between the electrode and the surface of the test object are uniform across the electrode. The electrode is further configured to (i) be translated across the surface of the test object while maintaining the perpendicular distances between the electrode and the surface of the test object, and (ii) impart a layer of charge across the surface of the test object when the test object is translated across the surface.

    Methods and Systems for Plasma Cleaning a Container Using a Magnet

    公开(公告)号:US20180099316A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-12

    申请号:US15289134

    申请日:2016-10-08

    CPC classification number: B08B7/0035 B08B9/00 B08B9/08 B25J11/0085

    Abstract: An example method for plasma cleaning a container includes generating plasma flowing within the container, applying a magnet to an exterior surface of the container causing the plasma within the container to be attracted to the magnet, and moving the magnet in a motion over the exterior surface to control movement of the plasma within the container and to clean one or more areas of the container with the plasma according to the motion. An example system for plasma cleaning a container includes a power source, a gas inlet on the container for dispersing a gas within the container, and based on current flowing, the gas converts to plasma. The system also includes a robotic manipulator having an end effector coupled to a magnet to move the magnet in a motion over an exterior surface of the container causing the plasma within the container to be attracted to the magnet.

    Electromagnetic Muzzle Velocity Controller and Booster for Guns
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    发明申请
    Electromagnetic Muzzle Velocity Controller and Booster for Guns 有权
    电磁枪速度控制器和助推器

    公开(公告)号:US20160245613A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-25

    申请号:US14282376

    申请日:2014-05-20

    CPC classification number: F41B6/003 F41A21/32 F41A31/00

    Abstract: Systems and methods for electromagnetically controlling the muzzle velocity of a conventional gun using a coil gun on a barrel extension. This method can also provide an electromagnetically induced increase to muzzle velocity beyond that capable by conventional explosives. With higher muzzle velocity, the weapons will have longer range, higher penetrating power and stand-off distances. A section of coil gun can also be used to center the projectile in the barrel to control the exit trajectory. Using a coil gun to control muzzle velocity and center the projectile can be a retrofit to existing weapons that would greatly increase their down-range accuracy.

    Abstract translation: 使用线圈枪在枪管延伸部上电磁控制常规喷枪的枪口速度的系统和方法。 这种方法还可以提供超出传统炸药能力的电磁感应增加的枪口速度。 枪口速度越快,武器的距离越远,穿透力越高,距离越远。 线圈枪的一部分也可用于将炮弹中心在枪管中以控制出射轨迹。 使用线圈枪来控制炮口速度并使炮弹居中可以改造现有的武器,这将大大提高其射程精度。

    SCRAMJETS AND ASSOCIATED AIRCRAFT AND METHODS

    公开(公告)号:US20190032603A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-31

    申请号:US15665227

    申请日:2017-07-31

    Abstract: A scramjet includes a converging inlet, a combustor configured to introduce a fuel stream into an air stream in a combustion chamber and to combust the fuel air mixture stream to create an exhaust stream, and a diverging exit nozzle configured to accelerate the exhaust stream. The combustor includes a fuel injection system including at least one arcjet. A method of creating thrust for an aircraft includes compressing a supersonic incoming air stream in a converging inlet, injecting a fuel stream into the air stream in a combustion chamber to create a fuel air mixture stream, igniting the fuel air mixture stream to create an exhaust stream, and exhausting the exhaust stream from a diverging exit nozzle. The injecting the fuel stream into the air stream includes injecting the fuel stream at a fuel speed sufficient to create shear between the fuel stream and the air stream.

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