| タイトル | Status of the Fiber Optic Control System Integration (FOCSI) program |
| 本文（外部サイト） | http://hdl.handle.net/2060/19930018864 |
| 著者（英） | Baumbick, Robert J. |
| 著者所属（英） | NASA Lewis Research Center |
| 発行日 | 1993-05-01 |
| 言語 | eng |
| 内容記述 | This report presents a discussion of the progress made in the NASA/NAVY Fiber Optic Control System Integration (FOCSI) program. This program will culminate in open-loop flight tests of passive optical sensors and associated electro-optics on an F-18 aircraft. Currently, the program is in the final stages of hardware fabrication and environmental testing of the passive optical sensors and electro-optics. This program is a foundation for future Fly-by-Light (FBL) programs. The term Fly-by-Light is used to describe the utilization of passive optical sensors and fiber optic data links for monitoring and control of aircraft in which sensor and actuation signals are transmitted optically. The benefits of this technology for advanced aircraft include the following: improved reliability and reduced certification cost due to greater immunity to EME (electromagnetic effects); reduced harness volume and weight; elimination of short circuits and sparking in wiring due to insulation deterioration; lower maintenance costs (fewer components); greater flexibility in data bus protocol and architecture; absence of ground loops; and higher operating temperatures for electrically passive optical sensors. |
| NASA分類 | INSTRUMENTATION AND PHOTOGRAPHY |
| レポートNO | 93N28053
NASA-TM-106151
E-7832
NAS 1.15:106151 |
| 権利 | No Copyright |
