TEST & SAFETY SYSTEMS
measurement technology. Capable of withstanding extreme pressure, heat and vibrations, the nanoDAQ-LTS is designed for use within wind tunnels and during in-flight testing. “We’re delighted to be working
with such an exciting company, helping them trailblaze the search for sustainable electric jet propulsion,” says Jamie Shanahan, Sales Director at Chell Instruments. “Our technology remains at the forefront of traditional jet turbine development, so it’s fantastic we can also contribute to sustainable air travel.” The nanoDAQ-LTS has proven
a critical instrument in the development of the Lilium Jet, measuring air pressures on the aircraft during development. Able to sense tiny changes in pressure with extremely high levels of accuracy, the technology allows engineers to characterise the aerodynamics and validate computational flow dynamics of the jet’s aerodynamic surfaces and within its propulsion units. This data is then fed back to engineers via Ethernet and CAN outputs. “Chell has been providing
instrumentation into the demanding environments of F1 racing for many years,” adds Managing Director Nick Broadley. “The ruggedness of our pressure scanner technology is largely due to the latest generations of digital sensors which enables us to provide performance close to lab- based equipment, even in hostile test environments.”
The Lilium Jet’s electric engines are integrated into the wingflaps to improve aerodynamics
The nanoDAQ-LTS pressure scanner is equipped with the latest generation of digital sensors
It is hoped aircraft powered by
sustainable electricity, like the Lilium Jet, will help to significantly reduce global emissions in our pursuit of Net Zero. As such, the innovative technologies aiding the engineering and testing of these aircraft are of paramount importance to achieving the world’s climate goals, Broadley explains: “The aerodynamic performance of an electric jet will determine its success – in terms of
propulsion, lift generation and the sensitivity of control surfaces. The nanoDAQ-LTS allows Lilium to understand all the important performance and control aspects and optimise the incredibly complex flow characteristics of the aircraft.”
Find out more at
www.chell.co.uk
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