Integrated digital active phased array antenna and wingtip collision avoidance system
US10613216B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S2013/0254
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A radar system to detect and track objects in three dimensions. The radar system including antennae, transmit, receive and processing electronics is all in a small, lightweight, low-cost, highly integrated package. The radar system uses a wide azimuth, narrow elevation radar pattern to detect objects and a Wi-Fi radio to communicate to one or more receiving and display units. One application may include mounting the radar system in an existing radome on an aircraft to detect and avoid objects during ground operations. Objects may include other moving aircraft, ground vehicles, buildings or other structures that may be in the area. The system may transmit information to both pilot and ground crew.
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