Fluid Speed Measurement Using Pressure Difference TRIZ Cases

External wind sensors and control feedback detect crosswind gusts early, helping autonomous vehicles stay in lane or trigger minimal-risk maneuvers.

Wind sensors and control modules detect crosswind gusts and adjust vehicle trajectory to prevent lane deviations and unsafe maneuvers.

Wind-aware speed control adjusts utility vehicle speed to route topography and real-time wind, balancing fuel use with travel time.

A flow-through path between MFC pressure sensor reservoirs clears stagnant gas, enabling faster gas exchange and more reliable switching.

A dual-reservoir flow-through path with a restrictor sweeps stagnant gas from pressure-based MFC sensors to prevent mixing during gas changes.

Rate-of-change checks on dynamic pressure and estimated angle of attack isolate pitot faults and avoid unnecessary mode switches.

A neural network combines aircraft models with flight data to estimate airspeed without pitot pressure sensors, reducing common-cause failure risk.

Real-time 3D airflow sensing lets a VTOL controller adapt rotor and wing forces during mode transitions, improving tracking and reducing overshoot.

Real-time airflow sensing and vortex tracking help follower aircraft hold precise formation positions, cut drag, and avoid collision risk.

Rate-of-change checks on dynamic pressure and angle of attack isolate pitot blockages before secondary mode switching, cutting false alarms.

On-board Hall sensors and motion data identify catenary poles to localize railway vehicles accurately without extra trackside equipment.

Parasitic torque monitoring lets an angle-of-attack probe verify its own integrity in flight and reduce false alarms from faulty external sensors.

Pressure profiling with regulated test fluid detects and clears air data probe cavity blockages before they distort aircraft air data.

Sinusoidal excitation and parasitic torque analysis let an angle-of-attack probe verify in-flight integrity without relying on other sensors.

Regularly spaced fixing points let one aircraft pressure sensor board keep its inlet facing downward, preventing water blockage across probe positions.

Passive circulation chambers and drainage ports remove moisture from sUAS airflow to prevent sensor clogging and freezing without heating.

CNT and PTC heaters are combined to deice air data probes with lower power use, rapid cold-start heating, and self-regulated temperature control.

Optical LiDAR compares velocity projections with air-data readings to detect clogged or faulty sensors and trigger flight alerts.

Pressurized bleed air and a valve purge debris from flush aircraft pressure ports, preserving accurate readings and reducing manual cleaning.

Optical LiDAR cross-checks pitot and angle-of-attack readings to detect clogging-related air-data faults before they create unsafe flight conditions.

Separate positioning and clamping screws simplify pitot probe mounting while improving ram, static, and drain inlet sealing.

Five pressure-port facets capture differential wind pressures to calculate vehicle wind speed and direction for timely safety decisions.

A pressure switch logs cleaning-lance drive operating time and pressure events, supporting proactive maintenance and automated safety measures.

Merges static pressure measurement and laser transmission into one base to bypass recertification hurdles while shielding probes from external damage.

Extraction of vacuum pumps reduces equipment complexity while maintaining reliable airtight connections.

Segmented slidable pitot tubes map cross-sectional flow profiles to eliminate interference from averaging sensors.

Low-profile pneumatic and optical sensors integrate flush with the aircraft skin to provide dissimilar redundant air data sensing.

A single air data sensing LRU merges the probe and pressure sensor via a permanent connection to streamline maintenance.

An air data system couples electronic probes to avionics, eliminating pneumatic tubing between exterior sensors.

Sinusoidal leading edge undulations prevent boundary layer separation, enabling accurate incidence measurement at high angles without moving parts.

An inclined surface directs liquified fluid via gravity, eliminating internal drain holes that compromise pressure measurement accuracy.

Sensor system correlates blade signals to determine flow conditions for adaptive pitch control.

Mounted probes calculate absolute wind conditions to prevent tip-overs during high-wind curve traversal.

Repair corroded air data probe sense ports by inserting and welding a plug, restoring measurement accuracy without replacing the entire unit.

A predictive vertical speed indicator calculates anticipatory flight data using instantaneous measurements and characteristic constants.

A cavity assembly with distributed openings uses MEMS pressure sensors to measure absolute gas pressure for flow speed and direction detection.

Static pressure sensors detect Mach number variations to weight independent airspeed estimates, resolving Pitot probe inaccuracies during cruising flight.

Acoustic sensors measure air data parameters via signal time of flight, eliminating common mode errors in redundant aircraft systems.

Flexible skirt and rib framework replace rigid shells to reduce weight, enabling portable airflow capture hoods with magnetic attachment.

A vehicle-mounted probe system calculates wind velocity using pressure transducers and a controller for real-time data.

Segmented aeroshell and cavity assembly minimize flow disruption while maintaining measurement precision for diverse environments.

Relocating the probe from the load to the harness eliminates aerodynamic interference while ensuring sensor durability during deployment.

Calibrated simulation models reduce operability margins and enhance flight control performance by correcting inherent measurement inaccuracies.

A recessed fluid sensor design uses multiple ports to measure pressure while minimizing drag.

Integrates a wind velocity sensor with a contactless flow rate sensor to calculate average watercourse flow.

A tuned sensor system filters high-frequency pressure variations via a fluidic conduit to isolate static pressure signals.

Gas permeable membrane spans ports to direct moisture away from air data system sensors.

A vehicle-mounted probe measures wind velocity by calculating differential pressures across multiple ports.

Shared tube segments merge pressure readings from multiple pitot tubes, enabling accurate flow measurement in large pipes with non-uniform velocity profiles.

A cylindrical air speed probe with a frusto-conical tip integrates time-variant and steady-state pressure sensors into one compact unit.

Dual static pressure probes estimate aircraft Mach number using fuselage and nacelle readings, eliminating Pitot probe errors.