Development of textile pressure sensors network for monitoring solar-powered aircraft structure

尽管有先进的技术，但向偏远地区提供关键物资仍然是一项挑战， 没有公路和简易机场。太阳能飞机已经被证明是一个中肯的解决方案 因为它们不需要燃料，而且能够在限制性很强的地区着陆。然而，距离 这些飞行器能够覆盖的区域仍然受到它们必须承载的重量的限制。 这就是为什么Solarship希望监控飞机结构，以减轻某些区域， 在需要的地方进行加固。为此，纺织品压力传感器将被嵌入 飞机的层压织物覆盖物。由于这种集成水平，压力传感器的增加 不会影响测量结果，并允许飞机在水下飞行时保持平衡 操作条件。 该项目将是CTT集团，Cégep de St-Hyacinthe和Solarship之间新联盟的结果 因为这是他们第一次合作加拿大的专门知识和存在将得到加强， 智能纺织品，但也在不断增长的太阳能飞机领域，这是成为极大的兴趣， 新的交通方式。

Despite advanced technologies, delivering critical supplies to remote areas is still a challenge due to the absence of roads and landing strips. Solar-powered aircrafts have already proven to be a pertinent solution since they do not require fuel and have the capacity to land on very restrictive areas. However the distance which can be covered by these aircrafts is still limited due to the weight they must carry. This is the reason why Solarship wants to monitor the aircraft structure in order to alleviate certain area while keeping the reinforcement where they are needed. To do so, textile pressure sensors will be embedded within the laminated textile cover of the plane. Thanks to this level of integration, the addition of the pressure sensors will not impact the measurement made and will allow the airplane to stay balanced while flying under operating conditions. This project will be the result of a new alliance between CTT Group, Cégep de St-Hyacinthe and Solarship since they will be working together for the first time. Canada's expertise and presence would be strengthened in smart textiles but also in the growing field of solar-powered aircrafts which are becoming of great interest as a new mode of transportation.