This paper presents an overview of years of sensor system development and application for aerospace systems. The emphasis of this work is on developing advanced capabilities for measurement and control of aeropropulsion and crew vehicle systems as well as monitoring the safety of those systems. Specific areas of work include chemical species sensors, thin film thermocouples and strain gages, heat flux gages, fuel gages, SiC based electronic devices and sensors, space qualified electronics, and MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS) as well as integrated and multifunctional sensor systems. Each sensor type has its own technical challenges related to integration and reliability in a given application. The general approach has been to develop base sensor technology using microfabrication techniques, integrate sensors with "smart" hardware and software, and demonstrate those systems in a range of aerospace applications. Descriptions of the sensor elements, their integration into sensors systems, and examples of sensor system applications will be discussed. Finally, suggestions related to the future of sensor technology will be given. It is concluded that smart micro/nano sensor technology can revolutionize aerospace applications, but significant challenges exist in maturing the technology and demonstrating its value in real-life applications.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Aerospace Sensor Systems: From Sensor Development To Vehicle Application


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Space Sensors and Measurement Techniques Workshop ; 2008 ; Nashville, TN, United States


    Publication date :

    2008-08-05


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    Smart sensor systems for aerospace applications: From sensor development to application testing

    Hunter, G.W. / Xu, J.C. / Dungan, L.K. et al. | Tema Archive | 2008



    Aerospace sensor systems

    Mannella, G.G. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1968


    Aerospace sensor systems.

    Mannella, G. G. | NTRS | 1968


    Sensor Placement for Aerospace Vehicle Health Monitoring Systems

    Guratzsch, R. F. / Mahadevan, S. / American Society of Civil Engineers | British Library Conference Proceedings | 2006