Probe tip for air data probe
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1. A method of fabricating a probe tip for a probe, the method comprising:
- providing a first region configured to have a higher thermal conductivity in a z-direction than thermal conductivity in other directions, wherein the z-direction is parallel to an axis along which the probe tip is extended to enhance heat toward a front end of the probe tip;
providing a second region configured to function as a thermal reservoir with uniform thermal conductivity;
providing a third region configured to function as an insulator; and
wherein the probe tip is configured to enhance conduction of heat provided by a heat source into a front end tip of the probe via the first region, the second region, and the third region.
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Abstract
A probe assembly includes a heat source; and a probe tip configured to enhance conduction of heat provided by the heat source into a front end tip of the probe. The probe tip includes: a first region having high thermal conductivity in at least a z-direction, wherein the z-direction is parallel to an axis along which the probe tip is extended; and at least one additional region having thermal characteristics different from the first region.
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1. A method of fabricating a probe tip for a probe, the method comprising:
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providing a first region configured to have a higher thermal conductivity in a z-direction than thermal conductivity in other directions, wherein the z-direction is parallel to an axis along which the probe tip is extended to enhance heat toward a front end of the probe tip; providing a second region configured to function as a thermal reservoir with uniform thermal conductivity; providing a third region configured to function as an insulator; and wherein the probe tip is configured to enhance conduction of heat provided by a heat source into a front end tip of the probe via the first region, the second region, and the third region. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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