A gas turbine engine converts compressed gas into supplemental power while storing inert gas for fire suppression.
An integrated fuel cell and combustor system burns reformed exhaust with aviation fuel to resolve the trade-off between low NOx emissions and flame stability.
Thermoelectric generator recovers waste heat from rotary wing propulsion systems, improving energy conversion efficiency and reducing fuel consumption.
Permanent magnet generators convert electrical energy into hydraulic pressure for flight control actuators, reducing system weight and complexity.
Heat pipes conduct heat from avionics units to the fuselage or wing, reducing Environmental Control System burden and weight.
A high altitude aircraft uses a laminar wing profile to generate lift with low flow resistance.
Thermal energy from the heating element melts ice deposits on the filter screen, preventing clogging and reducing fluid pressure drop in aircraft fuel systems.
Removable inlet duct allows auxiliary power unit servicing through the aircraft skin opening, avoiding structural disassembly.
A control system filters power consumption inputs into zones to adjust engine idle thrust settings at a rate limit.
An electric motor drives a thermal engine through a combining gearbox to start the aircraft propulsion system.
Dynamic inert gas flow control matches supply to ullage expansion, reducing energy consumption and emissions.
Varying propulsor motor pole counts drives fans at distinct speeds, spreading noise across multiple frequencies to reduce sound pressure levels.
Segmented stow lock pins prevent accidental deployment during maintenance by blocking extension and providing visual reminders.
Thermoelectric elements convert aircraft wall thermal gradients into electrical power, eliminating battery replacement needs in low temperatures.
Step difference in exhaust diffuser radius guides bypass flow to reduce turbulence and minimize flow loss.
Controllers adjust voltage references for parallel DC sources to resolve power sharing difficulties in high-capacity aircraft electrical systems.
A wireless harness automated measurement system uses portable test modules to evaluate electrical wiring harnesses without physical cables.
A wireless autopilot system uses a mounting plate and servomotor to adjust aircraft orientation via an external device.
Merging fuel cell stacks with load-bearing struts resolves the weight-power trade-off, extending flight time without weather-dependent photovoltaic reliance.
Aircraft on-board supply system using hybrid fuel cells to generate electrical and thermal energy for integrated consumer distribution.
Flux regulated permanent magnet generator enables dielectric testing of stowed ram air turbine windings without rotational input.
Electronic source load management module merges primary and secondary power generation to eliminate redundant backup systems.
An auxiliary power unit air feed structure injects pressurized cabin air into the supply duct to enrich oxygen concentration for reliable ignition.