System and method for radar sensing runway approach and taxi lights
US11142340B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q15/18
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus interfaces with a light stanchion associated with a runway. The apparatus can include a first interface for attaching to the light stanchion, second interface for attaching to runway light, and a radar reflective member. The radar reflective member can be a corner reflector. The radar reflector can be part of set of reflectors arranged in accordance with visual approach slope indications or precision approach path indications.
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