Landing strobe, system and method for deploying the landing strobe
US10766638B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V20/176
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A landing strobe is provided that comprises a vane extending from the landing strobe, and an actuator coupled to the vane. The actuator can be configured to move the vane from a first position to a second position upon impact of the landing strobe. The landing strobe can also comprise an optical emitter configured to emit an adjustable radiation pattern extending radially around a central axis that is substantially vertical when the van is moved to the second position. A landing strobe system is also provided and comprises a landing strobe configured to be released from an aircraft arranged over a landing zone. The vane is configured to extend at an upward angle outward from the landing strobe when released from the aircraft. The vane is further configured to extend at a downward angle outward from the landing strobe when the landing strobe contacts the landing zone.
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