MEMS in Turbine Engines

Abstract

There are many promising insertion opportunities for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) in turbine engines. Applications for novel control systems include sensors, actuators, and communications systems in networks. Significant technical barriers, including hazardous environments, packaging, and power, may limit the utility of MEMS in engines. Innovative technology transition strategies that rationalize both technical and nontechnical barriers to technology insertion must be developed to bring about MEMS usage by the engine development community.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA366509

Entities

People

  • A. A. Seraphin
  • K. Carson
  • R. A. Singer
  • R. R. Frank

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Actuators
  • Aircrafts
  • Climate Change
  • Control Systems
  • Data Transmission
  • Detectors
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Gas Turbines
  • Jet Engines
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Turbine Components
  • Turbines

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems