Volo dimostrativo in Alaska per testare l'innovativa tecnologia Bombardier

Bombardier Aerospace ha annunciato oggi di aver raggiunto un altro traguardo fondamentale nell'ambito del suo programma di tecnologie strategiche per l'aviazione civile.
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PARIGI, FRANCIA--(Marketwire - 20 giugno 2011) - Bombardier Aerospace ha annunciato oggi di aver raggiunto un altro traguardo fondamentale nell'ambito del suo programma di tecnologie strategiche per l'aviazione civile: un velivolo di test Bombardier Global 5000, munito di un innovativo sistema antighiaccio alare composito elettro-termico, ha effettuato una serie di voli di prova in condizioni di ghiaccio note.

 

"Una delle priorità strategiche di Bombardier Aerospace riguarda lo sviluppo di prodotti innovativi improntati alla consapevolezza dell'ambiente, che soddisfino le esigenze dei clienti a livello globale, e siamo molto orgogliosi di questo nostro impegno a favore dell'innovazione degli aeromobili" ha dichiarato François Caza, Vice President e Chief Engineer, Bombardier Aerospace. "These successful flight tests highlight Bombardier''s commitment to the advancement of aviation technology. They are part of a comprehensive technology development program covering various areas, including avionics, aircraft systems, advanced structures and advanced manufacturing methods," he added.

 

The Electro-thermal Ice Protection System (EIPS) flight testing lasted in excess of 35 hours, seven of which were completed with the Electro-thermal Ice Protection System selected "on" in both dry air and natural icing conditions. The main components of the EIPS are a Meggitt thermal solution with a Fokker advanced material leading edge slat structure, incorporating Meggitt heaters and ICE Corporation controllers. Extensive wind tunnel and icing tunnel tests were conducted beforehand to support in-flight safety.

 

On board the test aircraft were Sam Gamar and Frank Magnusson, Engineering Test pilots; Jeff Hyde and Laura Hilboldt, Flight Test engineers and Eduardo Freitas and Kheira Aboubi, Thermodynamics engineers.

 

"We tested the EIPS in both dry air and natural icing conditions south of Anchorage, Alaska, with great success. The system demonstrated structural integrity and successful ice protection performance as anticipated from a more efficient electrical system," said Peter Rawlinson, System Lead engineer, Bombardier Aerospace.

 

"The demonstration of an Electro-thermal Ice Protection system is one step further towards a "More Electric Aircraft" that will have electrical power as the primary means to operate systems normally driven by less efficient engine compressor bleed air," said Avraham Ardman, Chief Systems engineer, Bombardier Aerospace.

 

Less than two years ago, Bombardier successfully flight-tested an all electric braking system. This time, Bombardier''s strategic technology demonstrator aircraft was modified by removing the bleed air ducting and leak detection system from the most outboard slat, an eleven-foot-long span, on both wings. In their place, an electro-thermal composite leading edge, incorporating Meggitt heaters and an associated power harness, was installed on each wing.

 

The key benefits of this new technology are: an expected increase in aircraft dispatch reliability; elimination of bleed-air ducting, valves, and leak detection associated with hot bleed air duct failures. The new technology will simplify the aircraft manufacturing and assembly processes and lead to reduced maintenance costs for operators. It will also save energy and reduce aircraft emissions, leading to a more environmentally conscious product.

 

About Bombardier

 

A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, were $17.7 billion, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @BombardierInc.

 

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Bombardier Aerospace
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