Integration of aircraft exterior lighting with proximity sensing and warning
US10053231B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D2205/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for estimating a distance between an aircraft and an object is disclosed. An exterior light of the aircraft transmit a test light signal and a parameter the transmitted test light signal is measured. A sensor receives a reflection of the test light signal from the object and the parameter is measured for the reflection test signal. The distance between the aircraft and the object is estimated using the parameter of the reflection and the parameter of the test light signal. The exterior light is generally a light that is built into the aircraft during aircraft construction while the sensor is retrofitted onto the aircraft.
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