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DAQ system helps develop motor for aerospace application

During the development of its latest aerospace motor, General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (General Atomics) was faced with the challenge of overcoming common issues, while developing a prototype motor. One of these was electromagnetic noise on signals.

06/01/2023 16:06:56

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) Group specialises in the research, design and manufacture of first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems.

GA-EMS’s history of research, development, and technology innovation has led to an expanding portfolio of specialised products and integrated system solutions for critical defence, industrial and commercial customers worldwide. These play a key role in supporting aviation, space systems and satellites – as well as missile defence, power and energy, and processing and monitoring applications.

The company’s engineering teams follow a structured process when designing and evaluating a prototype. As an example, one project is a motor-development programme for a three-phase brushless AC motor rated at hundreds of kilowatts for an aerospace application. The motor is very lightweight for its power rating and operates at very high inverter switching frequencies...

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Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.