Patent ID: 8527233
Filing Date: 2013-09-03
Classification: G01P

Abstract:
1. An apparatus comprising: a plurality of pitot-static probes, wherein each of the plurality of pitot-static probes is a first sensor type, and wherein the plurality of pitot-static probes is configured to generate first data, and further wherein the first data comprises a first total pressure value and a first static pressure value for an environment surrounding an aircraft; a plurality of angle of attack sensor systems, wherein each of the plurality of angle of attack sensor systems is a second sensor type, and wherein the plurality of angle of attack sensor systems are configured to generate second data, and further wherein the second data comprises a second total pressure value and a second static pressure value for the environment surrounding the aircraft; a plurality of light detection and ranging sensors, wherein each of the light detection and ranging sensors are a third sensor type, and wherein the plurality of light detection and ranging sensors are configured to generate third data, and further wherein the third data comprises a third total pressure value and a third static pressure value for the environment surrounding the aircraft; and a signal consolidation system configured to detect errors in the first data generated by the plurality of pitot-static probes, the second data generated by the plurality of angle of attack sensor systems, and the third data generated by the plurality of light detection and ranging sensor systems.