Description of the Thesis Project
In this thesis, you will investigate non-contact torque sensing principles and technologies, propose a concept suitable for aerospace/defence applications, and evaluate its performance through modelling, simulation and prototyping.
Your work can include, for example:
Conducting a structured literature and patent review of non-contact torque sensors (e.g. magnetic, optical, inductive, capacitive, ultrasonic, strain-encoding concepts) and related standards, with emphasis on applicability and technology readiness for flight control and actuation systems.
Developing a clear technical description of one or more promising sensing principles and sketching a possible system-level solution for Saab’s context, including sensor hardware, signal conditioning and integration into an actuator or flight control drivetrain.
Creating analytical and/or simulation models of the chosen concept(s) to evaluate measurable torque range, accuracy and repeatability, sensitivity to rotational speed and identification of key limitations and error sources.
Designing, building and testing a laboratory prototype of a non-contact torque sensor, characterising its performance (e.g. linearity, hysteresis, accuracy, dynamic response, speed dependence, repeatability) and comparing test results with model and simulation predictions.
Summarising the work in a thesis report, including an assessment of suitability for implementation in safety‑critical flight control systems and recommendations for next steps and potential application scenarios within Saab.