This latest control system is known as “LECOS” — derived from its descriptive title: “Light Electronic Control System”. It employs optical-glass fibres and various frequencies of light to transmit control commands from the flight deck to the aircraft control surfaces.
“Chromatic Light in Hair-Thin Glass Fibers transmits Information Flow in Aircraft”
Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology ; 59 , 5 ; 16-19
1987-05-01
4 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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