Our Hardware & System Architecture

AeroDeflect uses a runway-installed, non-invasive sensing system to monitor aircraft wing deflection, landing impact, and structural stress in real time, without any modifications to the aircraft. The system integrates multiple synchronized sensing technologies with edge computing to deliver highly accurate, repeatable structural insights across every landing and takeoff.

Multi-Sensor Sensing Suite

Our system integrates three core sensing technologies( LiDAR, high-speed cameras, and thermal sensors) each capturing a distinct physical parameter. All sensors operate with synchronized timestamps accurate to ±0.002 seconds, ensuring precise spatial and temporal alignment across data streams.

LiDAR Sensors

LiDAR units generate a high-resolution 3D point cloud of the wing’s geometry as the aircraft moves down the runway. By comparing these point clouds across flights, AeroDeflect detects deflection changes as small as 0.3 mm. Each LiDAR unit is offset by 2.5 meters and angled at 35° to minimize interference from landing gear reflections. LiDAR operates reliably in all lighting and weather conditions, enabling consistent measurement of subtle structural movements.

Benefit: Enables non-contact, millimeter-scale measurement of wing deflection without aircraft modification, reducing regulatory barriers while supporting predictive maintenance.

High-Speed Cameras

High-speed cameras capture rapid wing movements during landing and takeoff, recording millisecond-level deflections and vibrations. These cameras track multiple points along the length of the wing and allow motion to be slowed for frequency analysis. The resulting data feeds directly into AeroDeflect’s AI models to evaluate dynamic loading and vibration behavior.

Benefit: Provides detailed vibration and frequency data across the wing span, strengthening AI-driven stress and fatigue analysis.

Thermal (Infrared) Sensors

Thermal sensors record environmental and surface temperature conditions during landing. This data is cross-evaluated with vibration and deflection measurements to account for temperature-dependent material behavior. Incorporating thermal effects allows AeroDeflect to maintain consistent accuracy across varying climates and seasons.

Benefit: Accounts for climate and temperature effects on wing materials, enabling reliable multi-sensor data fusion and repeatable analysis.

Motion & Impact Measurement

Distributed motion and force sensors measure landing impact forces, vibrations, and load distribution across the wings. These readings enable AeroDeflect’s AI to calculate bending stress, cumulative fatigue, and remaining structural lifespan, supporting proactive maintenance planning.

Data Transmission & Edge Computing

Edge computing units preprocess sensor data locally and transmit it securely in real time to the AeroDeflect AI platform. Local processing reduces bandwidth requirements and enables immediate, actionable insights for airlines without delay.

Protective Housing, Calibration & Maintenance

All hardware components are enclosed in IP67-rated protective housings designed for runway-mounted deployment. The system operates reliably in temperatures ranging from –40°C to 60°C and complies with FAA requirements for airfield equipment. Calibration and maintenance tools ensure sensors remain precisely aligned over time, preventing measurement drift and preserving long-term accuracy.

System Impact

This integrated hardware architecture allows AeroDeflect to deliver non-invasive, highly accurate structural insights at scale: empowering airlines to optimize maintenance schedules, reduce unplanned downtime, extend aircraft lifespan, and improve operational safety without modifying existing aircraft.