Cost Effective, Dual-Purpose Machine Vision-Based Detectors for (1) Smoke andFlame Detection, and (2) Engine Overheat/Burn-through and Flame Detection

摘要

Three major accomplishments resulted from this effort. (1) It was determined thatthe Machine Vision Fire Detection System (MVFDS) could be augmented with a near-infrared imaging FPA/CCD, 4-8 IR transmitting optic waveguides, and modified algorithms to measure small changes in temperature of small areas on the engine casing and therefore determine overheat condition and/or possible burn-through condition. The IR-MVFDS would also detect small burn-through torch-like fires as well as nacelle fires associated with munitions and leaking/broken fuel and hydraulic lines. (2) Tests verified the ability of the visible MVFDS flame detector to simultaneously detect smoke and measure its transmissivity. This dual function, in addition to possibly as many as 16 or more separate fields-of-view using small fiber optic cables, makes the Smoke/Flame-MVFDS cost effective in aircraft and in commercial applications. (3) The potential benefits and cost savings of both the IR-MVFDS and Smoke/Flame-MVFDS were demonstrated. The technical basis was proven feasible with minimum risk for development of both the IR-MVFDS and the Flame/Smoke-MVFDS in Phase II.