Sensor in the aerospace industry, whether it is for commercial or military applications, need to be extremely reliable in harsh environmental conditions. Methode’s Magnetoelastic Torque and Force Sensing Technology can deliver outstanding performance in temperature, ranging from -60° to over +200°C. The ability to supply completely redundant signals and very high MTBF values are a must in this industry. Explore the different possible solutions in the sections below.
Extreme robustness and proven reliability make Methode’s Magnetoelastic Torque Sensing Technology an ideal solution for commercial and military aviation applications. With the ability to withstand environments of over 200°C, this technology allows you to measure at locations where other torque sensing solutions simply can’t. A more direct measurement means a tighter control loop resulting in better overall system performance.
Rotor torque sensors greatly improve the performance of helicopters as it allows them to fly closer to the drive limits. Without a direct torque measurement the system must conservatively limit the engine power, as it has to account for unknown losses. For drone and Vertical Take-Off Vehicles (VTOL) applications, the extremely high bandwidth of Methode’s Magnetoelastic Torque Sensors allows for more precise and agile control.
Methode’s Magnetoelastic Force Sensors reliably and accurately measure shear and axial forces (tension and compression). This allows measurement of the load on the aircraft wheel and detection of any overload incidences.
Methode’s torque sensor can accurately measure the brake torque, allowing limitation of maximum torque to avoid excessive total brake torque which can occur during favorable, dry conditions.