Methods and apparatus for illumination of aerial refueling hoses are disclosed. In one embodiment, a conduit for transferring a flowable material includes a wall member. A plurality of reflective members are at least one of formed within an outer layer of the wall member and disposed on an outer surface of the wall member. The reflective members are adapted to at least partially reflect light incident thereon. In one aspect, the reflective members include reflective glass beads. In a further aspect, a first portion of the wall member has a first concentration of reflective members, and a second portion has a second concentration of reflective members.


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    Title :

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PASSIVE ILLUMINATION OF IN FLIGHT REFUELING HOSES


    Additional title:

    VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR PASSIVEN BELEUCHTUNG VON LUFTBETANKUNGSSCHLÄUCHEN
    PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF POUR ECLAIRAGE PASSIF DE TUYAUX DE RAVITAILLEMENT EN VOL


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2016-02-24


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    G01R Messen elektrischer Größen , MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES / B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS / B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT / F16L PIPES , Rohre




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