Calibrating aircraft surfaces

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2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Tarcza, Thomas H (Department: 3662)

Optics: measuring and testing

Angle measuring or angular axial alignment

With photodetection remote from measured angle

C356S003010, C356S139010, C356S139030, C356S139090, C356S139100, C250S231130, C369S089000, C398S156000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07978322

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods to calibrate aircraft surfaces are provided. A particular method includes installing a set of laser targets. The set of laser targets includes at least first laser target and a second laser target. The first laser target is installed on a first side of a first aircraft surface and the second laser target is installed on a second side of the first aircraft surface at a known location relative to the first laser target. The method also includes determining a first position of the first laser target with a first laser device. The method further includes determining a second position of the second laser target with a second laser device. The method includes determining a position of the first aircraft surface based on the first position of the first laser target and the second position of the second laser target.

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