"Chromatic Light in Hair-Thin Glass Fibers transmits Information Flow in Aircraft"

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Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd

ISSN: 0002-2667

Source: Aircraft Engineering, Vol.59, Iss.5, 1993-12, pp. : 16-19

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Abstract

This latest control system is known as "LECOS" — derived from its descriptive title: "Light Electronic Control System". It employs optical-glass fibres and various frequencies of light to transmit control commands from the flight deck to the aircraft control surfaces.