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Methods and system for determining angles of attack and sideslip using flow sensors

  • US 20070251313A1
  • Filed: 08/16/2005
  • Published: 11/01/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/16/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for determining angle of attack and angle of sideslip of an air vehicle, said system comprising:

  • a plurality of mass air flow sensors, at least a portion of which are mounted to result in a differential in air flow across respective said mass air flow sensors; and

    a controller configured to receive signals from said flow sensors and determine at least one of the angle of attack and the angle of sideslip for the air vehicle.

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