Wavelength-multiplexed fiber optic position encoder for aircraft control systems

Glenn Beheim; Michael J. Krasowski; Jorge L. Sotomayor; Klaus Fritsch; Joseph M. Flatico; Richard L. Bathurst; John G. Eustace; Donald J. Anthan

doi:10.1117/12.24812

1 February 1991 Wavelength-multiplexed fiber optic position encoder for aircraft control systems

Glenn Beheim, Michael J. Krasowski, Jorge L. Sotomayor, Klaus Fritsch, Joseph M. Flatico, Richard L. Bathurst, John G. Eustace, Donald J. Anthan

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Proceedings Volume 1369, Fiber Optic Systems for Mobile Platforms IV; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.24812
Event: SPIE Microelectronic Interconnect and Integrated Processing Symposium, 1990, San Jose, United States

Abstract

NASA Lewis together with John Carroll University has worked for the last several years to develop wavelength-multiplexed digital position transducers for use in aircraft control systems. A prototype rotary encoder is being built for a demonstration program involving the control of a commercial transport''s turbofan engine. This encoder has eight bits of resolution a 90 degree range and is powered by a single LED. A compact electro-optics module is being developed to withstand the extremely hostile gas turbine environment.

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Glenn Beheim, Michael J. Krasowski, Jorge L. Sotomayor, Klaus Fritsch, Joseph M. Flatico, Richard L. Bathurst, John G. Eustace, and Donald J. Anthan "Wavelength-multiplexed fiber optic position encoder for aircraft control systems", Proc. SPIE 1369, Fiber Optic Systems for Mobile Platforms IV, (1 February 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.24812

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