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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 20, 2010
Filed:
Jan. 30, 2007
Charles B. Spinelli, Bainbridge Island, WA (US);
Brian J. Tillotson, Kent, WA (US);
Tamaira E. Ross, Seattle, WA (US);
Charles B. Spinelli, Bainbridge Island, WA (US);
Brian J. Tillotson, Kent, WA (US);
Tamaira E. Ross, Seattle, WA (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
Methods and systems for measuring atmospheric water content, are provided. The method includes measuring a first air temperature and a first air pressure at a first location in a compressor, measuring a second air temperature and a second air pressure at a second location in the compressor, computing a ratio of specific heats from the first and second air temperatures and the first and second air pressures, and determining an atmospheric water content from the ratio of specific heats.