System and methods enabling aircraft energy dissipation for rapid decision making
US11790795B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G5/58
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method in an aircraft for energy reduction is disclosed. The method includes: determining a starting point location, altitude and airspeed for a stable approach for landing at a diversion airport; and determining a vertical strategy for achieving the starting point altitude and airspeed by identifying a region of opportunity for adjusting the speed and altitude and identifying a plurality of energy reduction strategies for achieving the starting point altitude and airspeed while in the region of opportunity based on a speed mode during the stable approach. The method further comprises causing a graphic display to be displayed that lists for selection each of the plurality of identified strategies, detailed maneuver information for strategy implementation, and costs for implementing each identified strategy; and causing to be displayed, responsive to flight crew selection, a lateral view and vertical view of a proposed trajectory based on a selected identified strategy.
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