STEPHEN ANDREW SMITH
Pilots at Elmhurst Dr, Arlington, TX
License number
Texas A2574590
Issued Date
Jun 2016
Expiration Date
Dec 2016
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
1904 Elmhurst Dr, Arlington, TX 76012
Professional information
Method And Apparatus For Cooling Sensors In High Temperature Environments
US Patent:
5450753, Sep 19, 1995
Filed:
Dec 14, 1992
Appl. No.:
7/990218
Inventors:
John W. Maynor - Arlington TX
Stephen E. Smith - Arlington TX
Robert N. Hancock - Bedford TX
Stephen E. Smith - Arlington TX
Robert N. Hancock - Bedford TX
Assignee:
Vought Aircraft Company - Dallas TX
International Classification:
G01N 2928
US Classification:
73644
Abstract:
Sensor assemblies, comprising one or more sensors for use in high-temperature environments such as an aircraft wing, include a thermally conductive retaining member in thermal communication with either the sensor or the environment surrounding the sensor. A housing assembly placed proximate to, and in thermal communication with, the retaining member defines a fluid passageway. During operation, fluid circulates through the housing to enhance the transfer of heat away from the sensor. Such heat transfer facilitates maintaining a sensor environment within the tolerance range of the sensor, thereby facilitating monitoring of the pressure fluctuation (or other sensor parameter) during operation of the aircraft.