Wind Measurement System Using Miniaturized Navigation Sensors for Light Aircraft and Sailplanes

Authors

  • Stephan Myschik Technische Universität München
  • Gottfried Sachs Technische Universität München

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Abstract

An on-board wind measurement system is presented which is based on a new approach for determining wind speed and direction.  This new approach uses data from a navigation system for determining the angles of attack and sideslip so that no dedicated aerodynamic sensors are required.  Furthermore, the system can be realized using miniaturized hardware components yielding a low-cost solution.  Efficient software, which contributes to the low-cost solution, has been developed for operating the system.  Results from flight tests are presented for verification of the system.

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Vol. 33 No. 1 (2009)

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