Abstract: A system for detecting external leaks in a cabin of a vehicle includes sensors and onboard vehicle controls disposed on the vehicle. Control modules of the system have processors, memory, and input/output (I/O) ports. The I/O ports communicate with the sensors and onboard vehicle controls. The control modules execute program code portions stored memory. The program code portions include first and second algorithm portions. The first algorithm portion receives data from the sensors and controls and determines that the data from the sensors and controls meets initialization threshold values. When the data from the sensors and controls meets the threshold values, the second algorithm portion generates a cabin leak detection output including: a first output, a second output, or a third output. The first output indicates a large leak, the second output indicates no leak, and the third output indicates that a small leak has been detected.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible sensor strip for a motor vehicle, in particular for a tailgate, a movable roof element or a convertible top of a motor vehicle, the flexible sensor strip including: a first continuous portion; a second portion, which is at least partially electrically connected to the first continuous portion, and comprises alternately arranged recesses and mounting portions; where the first continuous portion and the second portion are arranged at an angle to each other.

Abstract: Method for removing a front seal plate from an aircraft engine, the method comprising at least the following steps: a) separating a part engine unit from the aircraft engine, the part engine unit comprising the core engine and the low-pressure turbine of the aircraft engine, b) removing a front seal plate nut from the part engine unit, c) removing the front seal plate from the part engine unit.

Abstract: Method for removing a front seal plate (11) from an aircraft engine (1), the method comprising at least the following steps: a) separating a part engine unit (5) from the aircraft engine (1), the part engine unit (5) comprising the core engine (6) and the low-pressure turbine (7) of the aircraft engine (1), b) removing a front seal plate nut (10) from the part engine unit (5), c) removing the front seal plate (11) from the part engine unit (5).

Abstract: Methods for operating a management system that manages a large number of first function modules and second function modules. An inhibitor module I sets first control statuses to designating blocking when associated events are detected by an event detecting device, and then the management system no longer makes associated first function modules available for execution. The inhibitor module I sets second control statuses to designating executable when associated events are detected by an event detecting device, and then the management system makes associated second function modules available for execution.

Abstract: Methods for operating a management system that manages a large number of first function modules and second function modules. An inhibitor module I sets first control statuses to designating blocking when associated events are detected by an event detecting device, and then the management system no longer makes associated first function modules available for execution. The inhibitor module I sets second control statuses to designating executable when associated events are detected by an event detecting device, and then the management system makes associated second function modules available for execution.

Abstract: A holding device for an optical element, is formed at least in part, of a silicon-containing aluminum material.

Abstract: A holding device for an optical element, is formed at least in part, of a silicon-containing aluminum material.

Abstract: A method for operating an internal combustion engine such as an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: checking the operability of at least one component by a diagnostic function (D); causing the diagnostic function (D) to transmit data (CB) that the diagnostic function (D) could have found a fault to a central function (CF) in a format uniform for all diagnostic functions (D); and, causing the central function (CF) to process the data (CB).

Abstract: A method for operating an internal combustion engine including an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle. The method includes the steps of: checking the operability of at least one component by a diagnostic function (D); causing the diagnostic function (D) to transmit data (CB), that the diagnostic function (D) could have found a fault, to a central function (CF) in a format uniform for all diagnostic functions (D); and, causing the central function (CF) to process the data (CB).

Abstract: A device for resetting the CCD sensor unit 3 is provided for a camera comprising a CCD sensor unit 4 and a shutter 3 in the imaging beam path. This device for resetting the CCD sensor unit 3 comprises a control unit 5 which resets the CCD sensor unit with a time delay and/or with time monitoring after the opening of the shutter. Two or more such cameras can be combined to form a camera system for recording images which are matched to one another in time. A method is specified for operation of a camera and a camera system, in which the CCD sensor unit is in this case reset after opening of a mechanical shutter 3 in the imaging beam path.

Abstract: A sensor module has a CCD sensor unit 4, arranged in a housing 2. A plate-like carrier unit 6, which bears the CCD sensor unit 4, is provided between a housing surface 8 and the CCD sensor unit.

Abstract: A holding device for an optical element, is formed at least in part, of a silicon-containing aluminum material.

Abstract: A gas laser 1 such as a .sup.13 CO.sub.2 -laser emits at two different wavelengths (.lambda..sub.1, .lambda..sub.2) with a sine-shaped adjustment of a resonator mirror or a grating 13 such as a Littrow grating. The gas laser emits radiation at the two desired wavelengths (.lambda..sub.1, .lambda..sub.2) in two mutually adjacent intervals of the resonator length L because of a suitable dimensioning of the grating 13 with respect to grating structure and angle position, the outcoupling factor of the outcoupling mirror 12, the resonator length L and the composition of the gas of the laser. The laser emission is inhibited at the crossover between the two intervals and the sine-shaped modulation (for example with a piezo element) of the resonator length L is essentially symmetrical about this crossover. The invention is also directed to an arrangement for detecting a substance such as NH.sub.3 in a flue gas.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a laser radar method for measuring velocity of moving objects wherein the laser light reflected from the measured object is coupled back into the laser resonator and then conducted to a heterodyne receiver. An amplification effect is produced by the interaction of the reflected signal with the laser active medium and the resonator and this amplification effect produces an improved signal/noise-ratio and makes possible a simpler configuration of the measuring arrangement.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a highly stable CO.sub.2 waveguide laser wherein a resonator block is used which is made of a material having a low thermal expansion coefficient. The resonator block includes a window which is transparent for the wavelength of the laser. Laser reflectors are provided which are mounted by wringing to the resonator body and define a vacuum-tight seal of the resonator body. In this way, the resonator block has a permanently defined adjustment.