System for determining aerodynamic imbalance

Details System for determining aerodynamic imbalance System for determining aerodynamic imbalance

1992-08-07

1994-10-04

Look, Edward K.

Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e., impellers)

With measuring, testing, signalling or inspection means

416 34, B64C 1100

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053520904

ABSTRACT:
A system is provided for determining tracking error in a propeller or rotor driven aircraft by determining differences in the aerodynamic loading on the propeller or rotor blades of the aircraft. The system includes a microphone disposed relative to the blades during the rotation thereof so as to receive separate pressure pulses produced by each of the blades during the passage thereof by the microphone. A low pass filter filters the output signal produced by the microphone, the low pass filter having an upper cut-off frequency set below the frequency at which the blades pass by the microphone. A sensor produces an output signal after each complete revolution of the blades, and a recording display device displays the outputs of the low pass filter and sensor so as to enable evaluation of the relative magnitudes of the pressure pulses produced by passage of the blades by the microphone during each complete revolution of the blades.

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