Next-Generation Technologies from Parker Aerospace

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Next-generation engines

Sensing & data

Having reliable engine core data is critical for the engine to maintain desired operating conditions while monitoring engine combustion and compressor stability. Using optical sensors that perform direct measurement in an engine’s core results in significant benefits that current engine pressure monitoring systems cannot deliver.

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Optical pressure & temperature sensor

Offers accurate, reliable and responsive performance in exacting conditions. Optical sensing key benefits: accuracy, weight savings, immune to electromagnetic interference (EMI), one continuous length thermometer, reduced maintenance

Our fiber optic pressure sensor represents the aviation industry's first of its kind. With cutting-edge accuracy and sensitivity, this sensor measures pressure over an extended range without any moving parts, making it ideal for use in extreme environments.

Optical sensors are lighter, can operate at higher temperatures and are immune to electromagnetism. We are taking technology that has been developed in other industrial applications and further developing it to meet the safety-critical needs of aerospace, where improved sensing can deliver real operational benefits. Applications include engine static and dynamic pressure and temperature sensing, as well as aircraft overheat and fire detection.

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Optical-Based System Advances Aircraft Engine Pressure Monitoring

The latest collaboration between Parker Aerospace and Oxsensis will deliver the next-generation engine pressure monitoring system that uses passive, optical pressure sensors that can be directly mounted in the engine core to provide true and real-time engine pressure information. An interrogator is mounted on the fan casing and uses optical fibers to provide optical energy to the sensors and analyze their reflected light as absolute pressure, time-varying pressure term, and sensor head temperature. 

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