Landing strobe signature
US10815006B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D43/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A landing strobe is provided having an optical emitter configured to emit an optical signal. An input device can be coupled to the optical emitter for setting the optical signal to a signature strobe output unique to the landing strobe. A landing zone designation system is also provided having a landing strobe configured to emit a signature strobe output unique to the landing strobe. An aircraft spaced from the landing strobe can include a detector for optically receiving the signature strobe output to determine the landing zone is proper to land the aircraft if the signature strobe output matches an expected signature strobe output.
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