Blade Optical Health Monitoring

Paul McKeever, Head of Electrical Research at ORE Catapult

Paul McKeever, Head of Electrical Research at ORE Catapult
Let’s take a closer look at some of the sensors used in the yaw control system. Potentiometers,encoders and ultrasonic sensors may be used to detect wind direction. A potentiometer is a variable resistor consisting of a resistive strip, 3 terminals, and a movable wiper. The movable wind vane is connected to the wiper. As the…