Abstract: An air data system and method for a ducted fan air-vehicle is described. The air data system includes a plurality of air pressure sensors placed around a lip of an air duct of the ducted fan air-vehicle. The air data system calculates the speed and direction of airflow surrounding the ducted fan air-vehicle based on pressure data measured across the lip of the air duct. Additionally, the air data system may estimate forces generated by airflow surrounding the air-vehicle.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 13, 2007
Publication date:
September 27, 2007
Applicants:
Honeywell International Inc., Techsburg, Inc.