Real-time adaptive speed scheduler
US10013236B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G5/26
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A real-time adaptive speed scheduler that optimizes the control of an aircraft's speed and speed mode through the introduction of an advisory providing an optimized speed schedule for improved fuel efficiency and aircraft predictability. This system can also be deployed to improve flight efficiency and aircraft predictability in situations where time needs to be gained or lost, or air traffic needs to be sequenced. The real-time adaptive speed scheduler disclosed herein provides a datalink solution for loading directly into an aircraft's flight management system, for operation and display on a mobile device, as an advisory to an air traffic controller for instruction to the aircraft as a voice command, any authorized subscriber, and/or as an advisory to a dispatcher at an airline operations center.
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