AGARD Flight Test Instrumentation Series. Volume 13. Practical Aspects of Instrumentation System Installation
Abstract
This AGARDograph is the 13th of the AGARD Flight Test Instrumentation Series and outlines some of the factors that influence the development of an instrumentation system installation. The volume was not written with the intention of being a design handbook and therefore the guidelines presented are in most cases given as suggestions. The material is presented in a progressive manner starting with a review of the mission profile requirements. Included are such factors as environment, reliability and maintainability, and system safety. The assessment of the mission profile is followed by an overview of electrical and mechanical installation factors. The material presented is primarily directed at shock/vibration isolation systems and standardization of the electrical wiring installation, two factors often overlooked by instrumentation engineers. A discussion of installation hardware reviews the performance capabilities of wiring, connectors, fuses and circuit breakers, and so forth. Information is provided to guide proper selections. The discussion of the installation is primarily concerned with the electrical wire routing, shield terminations and grounding. Also included are some examples of installation mistakes that could affect system accuracy. The remaining two sections discuss system verification procedures and special considerations such as sneak circuits, pyrotechnics, aircraft antenna patterns, and lightning strikes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA107355
Entities
People
- Robert W. Borek
Organizations
- AGARD