US 2026/0168880 A1 · AIRCRAFT WEIGHT DETECTION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Abstract

Examples are disclosed that relate to a weight detection and management system for an aircraft. In one example, the system includes a plurality of weight sensors, a communication network connected to the plurality of weight sensors, and a computing system. The plurality of weight sensors is distributed throughout the aircraft. Each weight sensor of the plurality of weight sensors is configured to output weight data that indicates a weight of a load detected by the weight sensor. The computing system includes a logic subsystem and a storage subsystem holding instructions executable by the logic subsystem to receive, via the communication network, the weight data output by the plurality of weight sensors, calculate a center of gravity of the aircraft based at least on the weight data output by the plurality of weight sensors, and output the center of gravity of the aircraft.

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A weight detection and management system for an aircraft, the system comprising:

a plurality of weight sensors distributed throughout the aircraft, wherein each weight sensor of the plurality of weight sensors is configured to output weight data that indicates a weight of a load detected by the weight sensor;
a communication network connected to the plurality of weight sensors, and
a computing system, comprising:
a logic subsystem;
and
a storage subsystem holding instructions executable by the logic subsystem to:
receive, via the communication network, the weight data output by the plurality of weight sensors;
calculate a center of gravity of the aircraft based at least on the weight data output by the plurality of weight sensors;
and
output the center of gravity of the aircraft.

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Aircraft weight detection and management system

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