Originally Posted by
Genghis the Engineer
No, WoW sensors are basically yes/no devices that tell the computers if the aeroplane is airborne or not, they don't actually measure the weight.
Calculations are done by dispatchers and/or crew for any large aircraft to determine the TOW.
Attempts have been made to design devices that determine weight, but it's basically futile because any wind whatsoever will muck up the numbers through lift on the wings.
G
Indeed - hadn't thought of that.
Thank you all.