Barometric Pressure Transducers For Automated Weather Observing Systems
13.03.2009
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS FOR AUTOMATED WEATHER OBSERVING SYSTEMS (AWOS)
Honeywell’s high performance pressure sensors have been used on aircraft for primary air data measurements for decades. These extremely reliable and stable sensors are digitally compensated to provide high accuracy over wide temperature ranges. The same technology that is being used for making these critical pressure measurements in the air is now available for making AWOS measurements on the ground. Honeywell’s barometric pressure transducers have been tested against the requirements of FAA Advisory Circular 150/5220-16C. This application note describes the testing and compliance of Honeywell’s barometric pressure transducers to the requirements of the FAA AWOS specification.
HONEYWELL’S BAROMETRIC PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS
Honeywell’s HPB/A and PPT barometric pressure transducers combine proven silicon sensor technology with microprocessor-based signal conditioning to eliminate the need to insulate or temperature-regulate the barometer. Available in a compact, rugged design, the barometric pressure transducers have many software features that support a wide range of applications. The table below provides a cross-reference of compliant barometric pressure transducer types versus application.
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Attachment : Honeywell Barometric Pressure Transducers for AWOS.pdf (185 KB)