An aerial refueling system utilizes the full drogue-probe coupling event as a control parameter for hose control. A variety of different types of signal sending and signal receiving devices may be used to indicate a coupling event between the drogue and probe. A positive coupling signal may serve to trigger a hose reel actuator to take up slack in the hose 16.
APPARATUS FOR AN AERIAL REFUELING SYSTEM
VORRICHTUNG FÜR EIN LUFTBETANKUNGSSYSTEM
APPAREIL POUR UN SYSTÈME DE RAVITAILLEMENT EN VOL
13.09.2023
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch