Avionics and Instrumentation in the Seventies: A description of the developments expected in the next decade in terms of new techniques and new instruments

Abstract

FORWARD looking technical activities within the Aviation Division of Smiths Industries Ltd. will represent a major part of their research expenditure over the next few years. Current and forward projects include: the application of digital techniques to flight and engine control systems; electronic head up and head down displays and instrumentation; the development of radiation pyrometry for gas turbines; investigation into new methods of fuel measurement including nuclear radiation; the development of new types of instrumentation such as numeric indicators, electronic clocks and fuel management clocks.

Citation

Coombs, L.F.E. (1970), "Avionics and Instrumentation in the Seventies: A description of the developments expected in the next decade in terms of new techniques and new instruments", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 42 No. 5, pp. 29-30. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb034632