Mariusz Pakowski, M. Brzozowski, M. Michalczewski, Mirosław Myszka
{"title":"Methods for Testing Military Radars Produced in Poland","authors":"Mariusz Pakowski, M. Brzozowski, M. Michalczewski, Mirosław Myszka","doi":"10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2018.8453542","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2018.8453542","url":null,"abstract":"The authors described their own experience in the field of radar testing with the use of military aircrafts. Technological progress in radar and better detection parameters of aircrafts enforces the use of new research and testing methods. The publication contains testing methods, registration methods and data processing and devices supporting aircraft crews.","PeriodicalId":142603,"journal":{"name":"2018 5th IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"159 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121045800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Metrology Problems of WIG-Craft Motion Control","authors":"A. Nebylov, Vladimir Nebylov, A. Knyazhsky","doi":"10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2018.8453590","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2018.8453590","url":null,"abstract":"The requirements to the accuracy and reliability of flight parameters measurements of a large ekranoplane are considered. The possibilities of the modern sensors and integrated measuring systems for ensuring these requirements in flight over a waved sea surface are analyzed. The influence of the quality of automatic flight control systems of ekranoplane on the achievable characteristics of ekranoplane's transport efficiency is discussed.","PeriodicalId":142603,"journal":{"name":"2018 5th IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122463073","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Simon C Watkins, Mohamed Abdulghani, S. Prudden, David Tennent, M. Marino, A. Fisher
{"title":"Upstream Wind Sensing for Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles","authors":"Simon C Watkins, Mohamed Abdulghani, S. Prudden, David Tennent, M. Marino, A. Fisher","doi":"10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2018.8453537","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2018.8453537","url":null,"abstract":"The potential for measuring wind, both in the atmosphere and in wind tunnels, was investigated using differential pressure probes mounted forward of small fixed wing and rotary unmanned aircraft. Stability augmentation on the fixed wing craft demonstrated improved steadiness when the upstream pitch angles from the turbulent wind were used as a control input in association with a standard inertial unit. Velocity spectra in the atmosphere and those from flights in turbulent wind tunnels were similar to the generally accepted von Karman spectra. The problems and possibilities of using small unmanned aircraft for outdoor measurements are discussed including in swarms which could replace anemometers mounted on masts.","PeriodicalId":142603,"journal":{"name":"2018 5th IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129499313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Tuti, I. Luisetto, F. Leccese, Jagadesh Kopula Kesavan, S. Casciardi
{"title":"Nickel Supported on Y2O3-ZrO2as Highly Selective and Stable CO2Methanation Catalyst for in-Situ Propellant Production on Mars","authors":"S. Tuti, I. Luisetto, F. Leccese, Jagadesh Kopula Kesavan, S. Casciardi","doi":"10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2018.8453548","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2018.8453548","url":null,"abstract":"Production of propellant for the return to Earth from in-situ resources allows not transporting the return fuel in space explorations. CO<inf>2</inf>from Martian atmosphere may react with H2 to produce methane and water by Sabatier reaction. The activity of Ni (10 wt%) supported on Y<inf>2</inf>O<inf>3</inf>-ZrO<inf>2</inf>, by different preparation methods, was compared. Structural characterization by XRD, TPR and TEM, evidenced that catalytic performances for CO<inf>2</inf>methanation mainly depended on the Ni°particle size and morphology. In particular, the catalyst prepared by wet impregnation with Ni(EDTA)<sup>−2</sup> complex, having high nickel dispersion and strong Ni-support interaction, showed remarkable activity, selectivity and stability over time on stream using stoichiometric flow (CO<inf>2</inf>:H<inf>2</inf>= 1:4), appearing like a reliable catalyst for Sabatier process.","PeriodicalId":142603,"journal":{"name":"2018 5th IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123961146","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Measurements Optimization for Control of Distributed Parameter Systems","authors":"S. Brodsky, A. Nebylov, A. Panferov","doi":"10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2018.8453577","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2018.8453577","url":null,"abstract":"The problem of measurements optimization for control of system with distributed parameters is discussed. An approach based on a modal representation of the plant with distributed parameters is considered. The limitations for the maximum permissible error of estimates of the controlled variables and for the time-averaged values of the used criteria of control quality are presented by a set of linear matrix inequalities of problem optimization of the sensor and control loads. Minimizing of the objective function associated with position and parameters of sensors is a subject to restrictions satisfies to minimal measurement costs and determines the required number, parameters and locations of sensors.","PeriodicalId":142603,"journal":{"name":"2018 5th IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123304565","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Smart Air-Data Probe for Fault-Tolerant Flow Measurements","authors":"F. Schettini, G. Di Rito, R. Galatolo","doi":"10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2018.8453555","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2018.8453555","url":null,"abstract":"This paper deals with the development of a smart multi-hole probe for aircraft air data parameters. The system aims at the calculation of static and total pressures, and the angle-of-attack and angle-of-sideslip (fine output data) starting from the elaboration of the pressure measurements on holes (raw input data). The probe, characterized by fault-tolerant capabilities with respect the loss of one pressure data, is developed as an embedded system that includes MEMS pressure/temperature sensors and a control electronics implementing multiple reconstructions of the flow measurements, up to obtain fault-tolerant output data. The basic idea for the reconstruction algorithm is that, in the normal envelope of aircraft flow angles (≤15° for both attack and sideslip), the shape of the pressure field around the stagnation point of a hemispherical body is essentially independent from the flow angles. Thus, once characterised the aerodynamic flow at the aircraft installation for zero angle of attack and sideslip, the reconstruction is performed by minimising the errors between the five pressure measurements on the probe tip and the predictions of models imposing a set of locations of the stagnation point. The external geometry of the probe is designed and validated by CFD simulations. In particular, CFD simulations have been performed to verify both the basic concept and the capability of the algorithm to provide the flow angles even if one of the pressure measurements is not available. The work describes the reconstruction algorithm and the system development, from the conceptual phase, up to the manufacturing of the first prototype to be used for the experimental tests.","PeriodicalId":142603,"journal":{"name":"2018 5th IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"72 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114090643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. De Vito, M. Salvato, E. Massera, F. Formisano, M. Miglietta, E. Esposito, G. Di Francia
{"title":"Testing an Electronic Nose for Pre-Bond NDT in Realistic CFRP Parts Assembly and Repair","authors":"S. De Vito, M. Salvato, E. Massera, F. Formisano, M. Miglietta, E. Esposito, G. Di Francia","doi":"10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2018.8453609","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2018.8453609","url":null,"abstract":"Lightweight green aircraft development goals rely on the massive use of CFRP – Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers – for aircraft assembly. However, the lack of a validated NDT methodology for bond quality assurance is slowing down their adoption in primary structures. In particular, during pre-bond phase it is necessary to check for surface contaminations that could hamper the effectiveness of the adhesive bond. Among different techniques under screening, electronic noses (e-noses) remain a very promising tool for detection and identification of surface contaminants. In this work, we report the results of a test campaign conducted in the framework of COMBONDT project. An ad-hoc designed platform is tested in realistic conditions, i.e. using curved samples or real aircraft parts for assessing the tool capability. Design of the e-nose architecture as well as data processing techniques are also presented.","PeriodicalId":142603,"journal":{"name":"2018 5th IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132076899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dependable MPSoC-Based Mixed-Criticality Systems for Space Applications","authors":"Stefano Esposito, M. Violante","doi":"10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2018.8453618","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2018.8453618","url":null,"abstract":"Space applications' requirements, especially when scientific payload is considered, are rapidly increasing. A way to satisfy such requirements without increasing too much space, weight, and power consumption of the on-board equipment, is to exploit capabilities of new multi-processor system-on-chips (MPSoCs). A MPSoC-based computer would allow integration on a single equipment of several applications. However, there is not any space-qualified MPSoC, yet. This paper describes a mixed-criticality system (MCS) implementing a prototypical scientific payload computer for a space mission. The main focus is on the issue of using commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) MPSoC in radioactive environment to deploy MCS implementing a payload computer. The paper states the beforementioned issue and a set of countermeasures to detect issues. The system is evaluated for dependability against single event effects (SEEs) through fault-injection simulation experiments. Results of such experiments are used to compute availability figures of a payload computer implementing described countermeasures, considering the radiation environment of the geostationary orbit.","PeriodicalId":142603,"journal":{"name":"2018 5th IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125196932","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Alignment Verification of a Star Tracker Cluster and a Space Telescope for Land-survey Satellite","authors":"Y. Somov, S. Butyrin, S. Somov, T. Somova","doi":"10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2018.8453562","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2018.8453562","url":null,"abstract":"For high pointing accuracy space telescope it is necessary to provide the precise determination of relative angular position for the telescope and star sensors. For solving this problem, methods developed are presented which based on onboard discrete filtering of measurements, approximation and spline interpolation. We represent accuracy estimates obtained by computer simulation for the alignment verification of the star sensors and telescope onboard a land-survey satellite.","PeriodicalId":142603,"journal":{"name":"2018 5th IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132831085","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"On the use of ExoMars Radar Doppler Altimeter for Descent Module Attitude Reconstruction","authors":"M. Iorio, P. Pepe, Michela Veredice","doi":"10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2018.8453569","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2018.8453569","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes a simple methodology to evaluate the attitude of the ExoMars Entry Descent and landing Demonstrator Module (EDM), called Schiaparelli Module, using the Ka band Radar Doppler Altimeter (RDA) range and velocity measurements. This approach is attractive to improve the EDM navigation system robustness. The proposed methodology has been verified during the RDA test campaign performed in Morocco (Mars like scenario) and applied to the experimental data recorded during the descent of the Schiaparelli Module on Mars.","PeriodicalId":142603,"journal":{"name":"2018 5th IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"45 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133554988","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}