It depends on who you are designing it for! Ford has/had an old proprietary communication protocol between devices. Therefore, all information needed to be converted to this format unless the device could talk "Ford".
From my experience, I really didn't need to have the engine control software to successfully design the hardware, i.e. pick components. However, it was essential that I communicated all of my design with my customer, including any assumptions and / or hardware limitations!
have a client that has requested that I develope an airbag system for his helicopter. The purpose is to reduce the potential for cyclic headstrike injuries during a crash.
Are there any other helicopter owner opperators out there that think this would be a useful addition to helicopters?
Are there any engineers with any comments about this? I am wanting to develope a simple system based on a 3 axis accelerometer and automotive style glare shield mounted airbag.
Obviously, this system will need to be FAA approved on a no hazard basis and it must function correctly.
Nigel Waterhouse B Eng (Hon's)
Can-Am Aerospace,LLC, Canadian Aircraft Certification Centre
