Optimal path planning with optical air velocity sensing
US11162812B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01P5/26
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An aircraft and method of operating an aircraft. A sensor measures an air velocity at a location a selected distance from the aircraft. A processor determines an effect of the air velocity on an accuracy metric of a first flight course of the aircraft, changes from the first flight course to a second flight course when the accuracy metric of the first flight course meets a threshold and operates the aircraft according to the second flight course.
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