Potential applications of laser anemometry for in-flight measurements

This report concerns the application of laser anemometry for flight testing and other aircraft-related measurements. The laser anemometry technique and previous work in this field are reviewed and applications are described. A comparison of possibilities of laser anemometry with conventional techniques shows some unique advantages of laser...

Trends in airline avionics

Modern avionics are an integral part of the aircraft. They provide the functions of communication, navigation, energy management, identification, weather, terrain, and collision avoidance, the presentation of flight and warning data as well as aircraft guidance and stabilization. New developments in micro-electronics and display technology...