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System and method for modulating premature descent protection envelope

US10543932B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 2014
Grant dateJan 28, 2020
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08G5/80
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method are provided for modifying the position or shape of a premature descent protection envelope with regard to a runway when an aircraft making an approach to the runway is below the nominal approach path and has a flight path angle greater than the nominal approach path angle.

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