What a Sensor Sees in Aerospace Applications

As the rocket launches, these pressure sensors are exposed to the air as it flows over the rocket surfaces. Because launch velocities are quite high (exceed Mach 4 or 3000 mph), the air applies substantial pressures and forces to the rocket skin and airframe creating an extremely harsh environment. Our pressure sensors monitor these forces to be certain they remain within the design limits of the airframe. This data is also used to guide future airframe designs to be more reliable, robust, and safe. In addition, the data from our pressure sensors become an extremely important analysis tool if anything goes awry.

Long development cycles and high qualification costs require aerospace companies to identify stable, reliable, cost-effective partners. As one of the largest connectivity and sensor companies in the world, TE operates a network of design engineering groups, as well as AS9100 certified sensor manufacturing facilities, in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, These groups support Tier 1, 2, and 3 with a wide variety of critical sensor solutions for aerospace and defense applications. By operating design and manufacturing services regionally worldwide, TE can furnish ITAR free designs and supply products close to our customers’ assembly facilities.