Dual-channel electronic multi-function probes and methods for realizing dissimilar and independent air data outputs

A system for providing independent and dissimilar aircraft air data parameter estimations, the system comprising:

• a first dual-channel electronic multi-function probe (MFP) positionable adjacent an aircraft skin and having a plurality of pressure sensing ports and an electronics housing, the first dual-channel electronic MFP further including first and second electronics channels positioned within the electronics housing;
• a second dual-channel electronic MFP positionable adjacent the aircraft skin and having a plurality of pressure sensing ports and an electronics housing, the second dual-channel electronic MFP further including first and second electronics channels positioned within the electronics housing;
• wherein the first electronics channel of the first dual-channel electronic MFP is electrically coupled with the first electronics channel of the second dual-channel electronic MFP to provide a first air data system providing aircraft air data parameter estimations, wherein the second electronics channel of the first dual-channel electronic MFP is electrically coupled with the second electronics channel of the second dual-channel electronic MFP to provide a second air data system providing aircraft air data parameter estimations, and wherein the first and second air data systems are independent and dissimilar from one another.