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Citation
(1998), "DTI More Electric Aircraft Challenge", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 70 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat.1998.12770dab.025
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 1998, MCB UP Limited
DTI More Electric Aircraft Challenge
DTI More Electric Aircraft Challenge
Keywords Aircraft, Braking systems, Research
Dunlop Aviation is leading a consortium selected by the DTI to develop an electrically actuated aircraft braking system under its More Electric Aircraft Challenge. It is one of six projects set up under the CARAD (Civil Aircraft Research and Demonstration) programme which will share grants totalling £2.8 million.
Started in the spring of 1998 the project provides funding for pre-competitive research and technology demonstration. The Dunlop consortium aims to develop an electro-mechanical braking system to replace traditional hydraulic braking systems and improve on existing braking and anti-skid response performance. One of its most dramatic advantages is the elimination of the risk of wheel and brake fires caused by hydraulic leaks.