Power-by-wire (PBW) is a key element under subsonic transport flight systems technology, with potential savings of over 10% in gross take off weight and in fuel consumption compared to today's transport aircraft. The PBW technology substitutes electrical actuation in place of centralized hydraulic, uses internal starter-motor/generators, and eliminates the need for variable engine bleed air to supply cabin comfort. The application of advanced fiber optics to the electrical power system controls, to built-in-test (BITE) equipment, and to fly-by-light (FBL) flight controls provides additional benefits in lightning and high-energy radio frequency (HERF) immunity over existing mechanical or even fly-by-wire controls. The program plan is reviewed. The key technologies and their benefits to future aircraft, civil and military, are discussed.
Civil air transport: a fresh look at power-by-wire and fly-by-light
Ziviler Lufttransport: eine neue Sicht die Steuerung über Draht und über Lichtleiter
1990
4 Seiten, 1 Quelle
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch