Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: Volume 70 Issue 5
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An International JournalTable of contents
Actel FPGAs for Hi‐Rel and space applications
Ted Speers, Andy BiddleDescribes Actel’s programmable technology. Early adopters of this technology, in both Europe and North America in experimental and telecommunication space programmes used these…
Penny & Giles transducers help launch Ariane 5
Mike IlesDescribes the modern linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) as supplied to the European space programme by UK‐based company Penny & Giles.
Matra Marconi Space
Terry FordProvides an independent account of the Matra Marconi Space company’s range of engineering activities. Its technologies include earth observation, communications, science…
First high‐velocity machining application in commercial helicopters
Tim FoxDescribes the application of high‐velocity machining by Bell Helicopter Textron in order to produce parts below a certain wall thickness.
Sub‐contract inspection for the aerospace industry
Len SlaterDetails the service provided by Mitutoyo’s expertise in the inspection of turbine blades for the aerospace industry, along with many other components. Describes the advantages of…
Boeing 777 thrust reverser actuation system
Mike O’BrienOutlines some of the features and design issues surrounding the thrust reverser actuation system (TRAS).
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0002-2667Online date, start – end:
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditor:
- Prof Phil Webb