AIRCRAFT AIRFLOW DATA PROBE HAVING INTEGRATED CALIBRATION DATA AND AIR DATA COMPUTER CONFIGURED TO VALIDATE THE AIRCRAFT AIRFLOW DATA PROBE

1 . An aircraft airflow sensor probe comprising:

one or more pitot inlets, ports, and/or static ports; and

a calibration data memory physically storing calibration data with the aircraft airflow sensor probe,

wherein the calibration data is configured to be implemented in an air data computer (ADC).

2 . The aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 1 , further comprising a structure, a housing, and/or components, wherein the calibration data is on, attached to, or within the structure, the housing, and/or the components of the aircraft airflow sensor probe.

3 . The aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 1 , wherein the calibration data is configured to be integrated into the aircraft airflow sensor probe.

4 . The aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 1 , wherein the calibration data is data configured to correlate certain collected air pressures and/or electrical signals generated from air pressures in and/or by the aircraft airflow sensor probe to provide calibration adjustments to increase accuracy and/or repeatability for sensor readings from the aircraft airflow sensor probe.

5 . The aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 1 , wherein the calibration data of the aircraft airflow sensor probe is configured to be specific to a specific implementation of the aircraft airflow sensor probe.

6 . The aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 1 , wherein the calibration data of the aircraft airflow sensor probe is configured to be specific to a specific implementation of an aircraft that utilizes the aircraft airflow sensor probe.

7 . The aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 1 ,

wherein the calibration data of the aircraft airflow sensor probe is configured to be specific to a specific implementation of the aircraft airflow sensor probe; and

wherein the calibration data of the aircraft airflow sensor probe is further configured to be specific to a specific implementation of an aircraft that utilizes the aircraft airflow sensor probe.

8 . The aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 1 , wherein the calibration data is a series of calibration values arranged in a lookup table providing calibration amounts and/or offset amounts.

9 . The aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 1 , wherein the calibration data is a series of constants and/or variables providing calibration amounts and/or offset amounts for the aircraft airflow sensor probe and/or an aircraft.

10 . The aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 1 , wherein the calibration data is one or more polynomial functions for providing calibration amounts and/or offset amounts for the aircraft airflow sensor probe and/or an aircraft.

11 . The aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 1 , wherein the calibration data comprises a serial number identifying a specific calibration data associated with an implementation of the aircraft airflow sensor probe.

12 . The aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 1 , wherein the calibration data and/or the aircraft airflow sensor probe comprises integrity checking mechanisms.

13 . The aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 1 , wherein the aircraft airflow sensor probe is configured as part of a Line-Replaceable Unit (LRU) that is connected to the air data computer (ADC).

14 . The aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 1 , further comprising a probe controller, a transmission circuit, and a calibration data circuit,

wherein the probe controller is configured to control and operation of the calibration data memory, the transmission circuit, and/or the calibration data circuit.

15 . The aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 14 , wherein the transmission circuit is implemented as a communication interface that comprises and/or implements a serial peripheral interface (SPI).

16 . The aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 14 , wherein the transmission circuit is implemented as a communication interface that comprises and/or implements a communication channel.

17 . The aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 14 , wherein the transmission circuit comprises components and circuitry that extends a transmission distance of the calibration data to the air data computer (ADC).

18 . The aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one probe calibration transmission line, wherein the calibration data is transmitted via the at least one probe calibration transmission line.

19 . The aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 18 , further comprising at least one probe data reading transmission line implemented as an electrical transmission line.

20 . The aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 18 , further comprising at least one probe data reading transmission line implemented as pneumatic pressure transmission line.

21 . The aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 1 , wherein the calibration data memory is implemented as a volatile memory.

22 . The aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 1 , wherein the calibration data memory is implemented as a non-volatile memory (NVM).

23 . The aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 1 , wherein the calibration data memory is implemented as an electronically erasable and programmable read-only memory (EEPROM).

24 . The aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 1 , wherein the calibration data memory is configured to allow the air data computer (ADC) to download and/or otherwise obtain the calibration data from the aircraft airflow sensor probe.

25 . The aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 1 , wherein the calibration data memory is arranged within the aircraft airflow sensor probe in and/or on a calibration data circuit.

26 . An aircraft system comprising the aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 1 and further comprising the air data computer (ADC).

27 . The aircraft system according to claim 26 , wherein the air data computer (ADC) is configured to utilize the calibration data in conjunction with data readings in order to provide air data sensor information having greater accuracy and/or repeatability.

28 . The aircraft system according to claim 26 , wherein the air data computer (ADC) comprises a calibration data memory, an air data controller, and a transmission circuit.

29 . The aircraft system according to claim 28 , wherein the air data controller is configured to implement a validation process for the aircraft airflow sensor probe and/or the calibration data.

30 . The aircraft system according to claim 28 , wherein the air data controller is configured to control loading of the calibration data of the aircraft airflow sensor probe.

31 . The aircraft system according to claim 28 , wherein the air data controller is configured to generate and send a series of handshakes and/or validation requests to ensure that the aircraft airflow sensor probe and the calibration data stored by the air data computer (ADC) are properly associated with one another.

32 . The aircraft system according to claim 26 , wherein the aircraft system is implemented as an Air Data System (ADS) and/or a federated Air Data Systems (ADS).

33 . A process of implementing and aircraft airflow sensor probe comprising:

providing one or more pitot inlets, ports, and/or static ports; and

physically storing calibration data with the aircraft airflow sensor probe in a calibration data memory,

wherein the calibration data is configured to be implemented in an air data computer (ADC).

34 . The process of implementing and aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 33 , further comprising:

providing a structure, a housing, and/or components; and

arranging the calibration data on or within the structure, the housing, and/or the components of the aircraft airflow sensor probe.

35 . The process of implementing and aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 33 , wherein the calibration data is configured to be integrated into the aircraft airflow sensor probe.

36 . The process of implementing and aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 33 , wherein the calibration data is data configured to correlate certain collected air pressures and/or electrical signals generated from air pressures in and/or by the aircraft airflow sensor probe to provide calibration adjustments to increase accuracy and/or repeatability for sensor readings from the aircraft airflow sensor probe.

37 . The process of implementing and aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 33 , wherein the calibration data of the aircraft airflow sensor probe is configured to be specific to a specific implementation of the aircraft airflow sensor probe.

38 . The process of implementing and aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 33 , wherein the calibration data of the aircraft airflow sensor probe is configured to be specific to a specific implementation of an aircraft that utilizes the aircraft airflow sensor probe.

39 . The process of implementing and aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 33 ,

wherein the calibration data of the aircraft airflow sensor probe is configured to be specific to a specific implementation of the aircraft airflow sensor probe; and

wherein the calibration data of the aircraft airflow sensor probe is further configured to be specific to a specific implementation of an aircraft that utilizes the aircraft airflow sensor probe.

40 . The process of implementing and aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 33 , wherein the calibration data is a series of calibration values arranged in a lookup table providing calibration amounts and/or offset amounts.

41 . The process of implementing and aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 33 , wherein the calibration data is a series of constants and/or variables providing calibration amounts and/or offset amounts for the aircraft airflow sensor probe and/or an aircraft.

42 . The process of implementing and aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 33 , wherein the calibration data is one or more polynomial functions for providing calibration amounts and/or offset amounts for the aircraft airflow sensor probe and/or an aircraft.

43 . The process of implementing and aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 33 , wherein the calibration data comprises a serial number identifying a specific calibration data associated with an implementation of the aircraft airflow sensor probe.

44 . The process of implementing and aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 33 , wherein the calibration data and/or the aircraft airflow sensor probe comprises integrity checking mechanisms.

45 . The process of implementing and aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 33 , wherein the aircraft airflow sensor probe is configured as part of a Line-Replaceable Unit (LRU) that is connected to the air data computer (ADC).

46 . The process of implementing and aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 33 , further comprising providing a probe controller, a transmission circuit, and a calibration data circuit,

wherein the probe controller is configured to control and operation of the calibration data memory, the transmission circuit, and/or the calibration data circuit.

47 . The process of implementing and aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 46 , wherein the transmission circuit is implemented as a communication interface that comprises and/or implements a serial peripheral interface (SPI).

48 . The process of implementing and aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 46 , wherein the transmission circuit is implemented as a communication interface that comprises and/or implements a communication channel.

49 . The process of implementing and aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 46 , wherein the transmission circuit comprises components and circuitry that extends a transmission distance of the calibration data to the air data computer (ADC).

50 . The process of implementing and aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 33 , further comprising providing at least one probe calibration transmission line, wherein the calibration data is transmitted via the at least one probe calibration transmission line.

51 . The process of implementing and aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 50 , further comprising providing at least one probe data reading transmission line implemented as an electrical transmission line.

52 . The process of implementing and aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 50 , further comprising providing at least one probe data reading transmission line implemented as pneumatic pressure transmission line.

53 . The process of implementing and aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 33 , wherein the calibration data memory is implemented as a volatile memory.

54 . The process of implementing and aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 33 , wherein the calibration data memory is implemented as a non-volatile memory (NVM).

55 . The process of implementing and aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 33 , wherein the calibration data memory is implemented as an electronically erasable and programmable read-only memory (EEPROM).

56 . The process of implementing and aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 33 , wherein the calibration data memory is configured to allow the air data computer (ADC) to download and/or otherwise obtain the calibration data from the aircraft airflow sensor probe.

57 . The process of implementing and aircraft airflow sensor probe according to claim 33 , wherein the calibration data memory is arranged within the aircraft airflow sensor probe in and/or on a calibration data circuit.