Variometer system for soaring flight

Details Variometer system for soaring flight Variometer system for soaring flight

1991-01-28

1992-12-29

Yusko, Donald J.

Communications: electrical

Continuously variable indicating

Condition responsive

73178R, 73179, G01C 2110

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051755408

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for use in a glider for indicating the rate of vertical air mass movement. The apparatus includes sensing means for detecting both glider airspeed and acceleration orthogonal to the plane of the wings. This information is used to modify the output display of a conventional variometer to eliminate the effects of drag.

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patent: 4061028 (1977-12-01), Nicks
patent: 4086810 (1978-05-01), Ball
patent: 4127249 (1978-11-01), Lambregts
Koerner, "Total Energy Reconsidered", Soaring & Motorgliding, vol. 54, No. 2, Feb. 1990--pp. 25-28.

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