Implementation of sensor-embedded main wing model of ultra light airplane for health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) test-bed.

In this paper, development process of sensor-embedded main wing model as a test-bed of HUMS is described. Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) Sensor, Plumbum-Zirconate-Titanate (PZT) Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, and Strain gauge are installed in the main wing. These sensors are located on the surface of the spar, the upper skin and the aileron of an ultra light airplane as a target aircraft. Each sensor is tested for operation status during the installation process. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]