Cross-checking localization during aircraft terminal operations
US11928976B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L9/0872
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system having components coupled to an aircraft in operation processes sensor-derived data, performs a localization cross-checking procedure, and dynamically generates updated analyses of the position and orientation of the aircraft. Based on the updated analyses, the system can generate instructions for flight control of the aircraft and can update flight control instructions as new data is received and processed. The system functions to reduce the “worst-case” bounds on a localization estimate for the aircraft to a low enough level that is appropriate for completing a flight operation.
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