The Engineering School of St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation (GUAP) has started developing a plug connector for airfield power supply (ShRAP) to replace foreign counterparts. This was reported in the press service of the university.
The electrical airfield power connector includes a plug on the aircraft and a socket connected to the ground airfield power unit.
To create the ShRAP, scientists will conduct a three-dimensional scan of the original product and create its three-dimensional model in a CAD program. Then the connector will be tested for strength and materials will be selected for the development of a solid-state sample.
We use advanced technologies in the field of reverse engineering, materials science and additive manufacturing in our work. Calculations have already shown that we will be able to improve the tactical and technical requirements for products.
The new equipment will replace foreign counterparts. It will be resistant to climatic, temperature and mechanical influences.
According to the test results, ShRAP sockets can withstand a fall onto a concrete platform from a height of three meters.
Earlier www1.ru reported that more than 400 types of airborne navigation devices and systems were produced at the Ramenskoye Instrument-Making Plant.
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