Articles tagged with Military Aircraft
The Navy has developed a new miniature sensor to remotely detect and monitor corrosion in inaccessible areas of ships, aircraft, submarines, and weapons containers. The sensor system reduces maintenance costs by allowing for on-demand inspection and retrieval of corrosion information.
Engineers at Georgia Tech Research Institute have revamped the display unit of a widely used radar warning system, improving its predicted reliability by over 500%. The new design features flat-panel electro-luminescent screens, reduced power requirements, and increased brightness.
The Aerosonde successfully completed the 2,000-mile, 26-hour trans-Atlantic flight, becoming the smallest aircraft to cross the Atlantic. The achievement marks a significant milestone in autonomous aviation and demonstrates the potential of unmanned aircraft as workhorses for the next century.
Researchers aim to prove robotic planes can operate autonomously over the Atlantic Ocean, improving weather forecasting. The autonomous aircraft will gather meteorological data for improved forecast accuracy and potentially detect severe weather.
Carnegie Mellon University researchers are developing mobile, wearable computer systems to provide fast access to maintenance and repair information for aircraft mechanics. The project aims to cut time and cost of planes going in and out of repair depots, benefiting the US Air Force.
Scientists are developing a solution to cool advanced supersonic jets by using jet fuel as a coolant, which can also circulate through the wings and fuselage. The research aims to address the problem of fuel degradation and carbon deposition that could cause maintenance issues with coal-derived jet fuels.
The FalconView portable mapping system allows pilots to plan flights on laptops with enhanced features and real-time updates. It includes a new form of imagery, five-meter controlled image base, which offers twice the resolution of the previous imagery, and is tailored to various aircraft types.
Peter Nagy's research uses laser irradiation to pinpoint damage specific to fatigue in older aircraft. By detecting changes in metal behavior when heated, he can identify the inherent degradation of materials and prevent further cracking.
The Heli-STAR project successfully tracked helicopters operating in large metropolitan areas using GPS equipment, providing low-altitude traffic control and cargo delivery services. The technology showed promise for addressing transportation challenges in urban areas.
Researchers at University of Illinois set new record for radar cross-section calculation, a measure of aircraft visibility to radar. The achievement uses advanced software and fast multipole method algorithm, reducing computation time and memory requirements.
A Johns Hopkins study found that fires occur in 17% of commuter and air taxi crashes, resulting in 536 deaths and 744 injuries. The researchers emphasize the need for adoption of latest fire safety technology to minimize risk of fire in these aircraft.