Project description
New type of load sensor shows promise for use in aircraft
Load sensors are electronic devices that convert a force such as tension, compression, pressure or torque into electrical signals. The EU-funded TecALSens project will offer a new approach to the design and manufacture of load sensors for aeronautic applications that helps overcome certain drawbacks of load sensors based on bonded strain gauges. In particular, the load sensor will utilise a thin-film element to transform mechanical strain into an electrical signal. The aim is to take the technology to TRL5 and validate it in an industrial environment for integration into complete systems.
Objective
The objective of the TecALSens project is the provision of an advanced and validated load sensor for integration in the Smart Integrated Wind Demonstrator and validation in an industrially relevant environment. The project covers the whole process chain taking into consideration specific requirements: from designing of all sensor components through manufacturing of load cell, electronics and sensor body up to validation and verification of its properties and operational behavior. Electronics will be designed and manufactured considering DO-254 specifications; The complete systems will be tested according to DO-160 requirements. In TecALSens a two-step approach will be pursued. After manufacturing, the load sensor will be tested for TRL 4 and TRL 5 compliance. The design phase will support the experimental validation by taking into consideration the environmental conditions. On the basis of these results a critical review and improvement of all steps will be performed. The improved sensor will be tested again following the same procedures. The project will provide a robust and reliable solution based on innovative sensor principle for further application in primary, secondary flight controls and landing gear systems. With this solution their functional safety can be enhanced. An industrialization path will be defined and verified at each step for further production.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
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- engineering and technology mechanical engineering vehicle engineering aerospace engineering aircraft
- engineering and technology electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering electronic engineering sensors
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H2020-EU.3.4. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Smart, Green And Integrated Transport
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H2020-EU.3.4.5.6. - ITD Systems
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CS2-IA - Innovation action
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Call for proposal
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(opens in new window) H2020-CS2-CFP07-2017-02
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63073 OFFENBACH AM MAIN
Germany
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