MODERN COMBAT AIRCRAFT DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS

Adam Marek Rojewski; Rafał Zadencki; Jarosław Bartoszewicz

Adam Marek Rojewski Poznan University of Technology, Faculty of Machines and Transport
Rafał Zadencki The 31st Tactical Air Base, Poznan - Krzesiny
Jarosław Bartoszewicz Poznan University of Technology, Faculty of Transport Engineering

Keywords: aircraft, data acquisition, jet engine, safety

Abstract

The article presents systems which record parameters of flight in modern aircraft F-16, which was delivered to Polish Airforce in 2006. These systems are responsible for the flight safety. Systems records basics parameters of plane and engine, as specific fuel consumption or height of flight, also provides video and audio recording, and aerial combat assistance. These systems record even failures of a braking system during landing. Thanks to modern technology, and devices like those described in this article, F-16 is one of the best fighters in the world.

Keywords
aircraft, data acquisition, jet engine, safety