Methods for reducing acoustic noise on total air temperature sensors using additive manufacturing
AssigneeRosemount Aerospace Inc.
InventorsRobert E. Sable, Rudy L. Pitera
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Abstract
In one embodiment, a cover for an aircraft sensor includes a leading edge, the leading edge extending along a longitudinal axis. A first side panel extending from the leading edge in a positive x direction transverse to the longitudinal axis and a second side panel extending from the leading edge in the positive x direction. A first trailing edge on the first side panel, the first trailing edge opposite the leading edge. A second trailing edge on the second side panel, the second trailing edge opposite the leading edge. A first plurality of ridges on an outer surface of the first side panel.
Claims20
A cover for an aircraft sensor comprising:
- a leading edge, the leading edge extending along a longitudinal axis;
- a first side panel extending from the leading edge in a positive x direction transverse to the longitudinal axis;
- a second side panel extending from the leading edge in the positive x direction;
- a first trailing edge on the first side panel, the first trailing edge opposite the leading edge;
- a second trailing edge on the second side panel, the second trailing edge opposite the leading edge;
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- a first plurality of ridges on an outer surface of the first side panel.
A cover for at least partially surrounding a strut of a total air temperature sensor the cover comprising:
- a first plate between a leading edge and a first trailing edge, wherein the first plate comprises:
- an outer surface;
- and
- an inner surface opposite the outer surface;
- a second plate between the leading edge and a second trailing edge;
- a surface pattern on the outer surface of the first plate, and
- wherein the first plate and the second plate join at the leading edge.
An aircraft sensor assembly comprising:
- a mounting base for attachment to a surface;
- a probe head;
- a strut comprising:
- a first end connected to the mounting base;
- a second end connected to the probe head;
- and
- a strut body extending from the first end of the strut to the second end of the strut;
- and
- a cover which partially encloses the strut body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.