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Aircraft monitoring system

A monitoring system and aircraft technology, applied in aircraft health monitoring devices, aircraft component testing, aircraft parts, etc., can solve problems such as expensive, increased aircraft weight, and time-consuming

Active Publication Date: 2018-04-17
THE BOEING CO
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Using an accelerometer involves extensive wiring and is a labor-intensive process
Additionally, accelerometers require calibration, which is also a labor-intensive process
Therefore, using an accelerometer may be more expensive and time-consuming than expected
in addition, the use of accelerometers and their associated instrumentation can add weight to the aircraft beyond that desired for testing purposes

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[0026] The illustrative examples recognize and take into account one or more different considerations. For example, the illustrative examples recognize and take into account that techniques other than accelerometers may be used to perform motion measurements of aircraft structures. For example, the illustrative examples recognize and take into account that certain systems can be used to generate images of objects. The motion of objects between the images can be used to identify motion in the aircraft structure. In this way, vibrations and stresses in structures can be identified more easily than with accelerometers.

[0027] Accordingly, the illustrative examples provide methods and apparatus for monitoring motion of aircraft structures. In one illustrative example, an aircraft monitoring system includes an object, a camera system, and a monitor. Objects are associated with aircraft structures such as the wings of an aircraft. The camera system is configured to generate im...

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Abstract

The application discloses an aircraft monitoring system, and specifically, the invention discloses a method and apparatus for an aircraft monitoring system. The aircraft monitoring system comprises targets associated with the wing of the aircraft, a camera system and a monitor. The camera system is configured to generate images of the targets on the wing during operation of the aircraft. The monitor is configured to measure movement of the targets using images, enabling identifying wing movement.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates generally to improved aircraft and, in particular, to methods and apparatus for monitoring aircraft. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for monitoring stress on an aircraft during operation of the aircraft using vibrations detected by camera systems. Background technique [0002] In developing and testing an aircraft, flight tests are performed on the aircraft. Flight testing is performed as part of aircraft development and is also used for certification of the aircraft. Perform flight tests to collect data during aircraft flight. This data is analyzed to evaluate the aerodynamic flight characteristics of the aircraft as well as structural properties to validate the aircraft design. This data is also used to identify different safety aspects of the aircraft. [0003] During flight testing, the expectation is to find and resolve any undesired characteristics that may occur during...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B64F5/60G06T7/292G01H9/00G01L5/00
CPCG01M5/0016B64D45/00G01B21/32G01M5/0041B64D47/08B64F5/60G06T7/292G01H9/00G01L5/00G01M5/0091G01C11/12G06T7/246B64D2045/0085G06T7/20G03B15/006H04N7/18B64F5/00G01B11/00G02B27/00G06T2207/10032G06T2207/30252H04N7/181
Inventor 罗伯特·C·格里菲思米切尔·D·沃斯
Owner THE BOEING CO