Miniature infra-red data acquisition and telemetry system
Abstract
The Miniature Infrared Data Acquisition and Telemetry (MIRDAT) Phase 1 study was performed to determine the technical and commercial feasibility of producing a miniaturized electro-optical telemetry system. This system acquires and transmits experimental data from aircraft scale models for realtime monitoring in wind tunnels. During the Phase 1 study, miniature prototype MIRDAT telemetry devices were constructed, successfully tested in the laboratory and delivered to the user for wind tunnel testing. A search was conducted for commercially available components and advanced hybrid techniques to further miniaturize the system during Phase 2 development. A design specification was generated from laboratory testing, user requirements and discussions with component manufacturers. Finally, a preliminary design of the proposed MIRDAT system was documented for Phase 2 development.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- September 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985STIN...8535390S
- Keywords:
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- Data Acquisition;
- Feasibility Analysis;
- Infrared Radiation;
- Miniature Electronic Equipment;
- Telemetry;
- Wind Tunnel Tests;
- Electro-Optics;
- Real Time Operation;
- Scale Models;
- Specifications;
- Instrumentation and Photography