US 11,807,353 B2
Hypersonic aircraft window system
Michael John Best, Redondo Beach, CA (US); Sangvavann Heng, Buena Park, CA (US); Tai Anh Lam, Renton, WA (US); Peter Shaw, Artesia, CA (US); and Jonathan David Embler, Santa Ana, CA (US)
Assigned to The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US)
Filed by The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US)
Filed on Feb. 1, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/649,563.
Prior Publication US 2023/0242236 A1, Aug. 3, 2023
Int. Cl. B64C 1/14 (2006.01); B64C 1/40 (2006.01); B64C 30/00 (2006.01)
CPC B64C 1/1492 (2013.01) [B64C 1/1484 (2013.01); B64C 1/40 (2013.01); B64C 30/00 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A window system for a hypersonic vehicle comprising:
a transmissive window comprising:
a facesheet positioned within an opening in an aeroshell of the hypersonic vehicle; and
insulating material adjacent to the facesheet, wherein the insulating material is co-processed with the facesheet;
a thermal seal surrounding a perimeter of the facesheet and sealing the facesheet and the aeroshell;
a sensor; and
a sensor housing assembly enclosing the sensor;
wherein the sensor housing assembly comprises:
a housing having an external opening;
a filter between the transmissive window and the sensor and configured to cover the external opening of the housing;
a support plate attached to the housing; and
a spring clamp secured between the support plate and the filter and configured to allow the filter and the housing to expand and contract relative to one another;
wherein the transmissive window is radio-frequency transparent at temperatures associated with hypersonic speeds.