EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO PROVE THE FEASIBILITY OF SOLID STATE SWITCHING FOR A COMPLEX ELECTRICAL CONTROL NETWORK.
Abstract
This report discusses the first quarter efforts of a program to investigate, design, develop, and evaluate a solid state switching concept for the main landing gear position sensing and indicator system for the XC-142 aircraft. The proposed system will utilize solid state devices in place of make-and-break contacts in all of the functions required in the system; i.e., position sensing, control logic, and control of power to the indicators. This program is divided into three phases: theoretical analysis and laboratory model evaluation; component development; and airplane hardware modifications, installation and test. Phase one involves the studies, investigations, and breadboard evaluation necessary to define the requirements for the position sensors, indicator driver, and indicator control unit. Several concepts for position sensors were studied and evaluated. These include solid state light source and detector, solid state strain gage, nuclear, and electromagnetic. Analysis of these concepts showed the electromagnetic concept to offer the greatest promise for success in the application. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 15, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0479065
Entities
People
- Chayse Jones
Organizations
- Vought