Autonomous path planning
US12236795B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G5/56
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method includes selecting a landing waypoint on a runway and selecting a starting waypoint based on a location/heading of an aircraft relative to the runway. The method includes selecting additional waypoints between the starting waypoint and the landing waypoint. The starting and additional waypoints include latitude, longitude, and altitude variables. A sequence of waypoints from the starting waypoint to the landing waypoint via the additional waypoints indicates a desired location for the aircraft to traverse. The method includes generating location constraints for the starting and additional waypoints and generating an objective function for optimizing at least one of the variables. Additionally, the method includes generating a solution for the objective function subject to the location constraints. The solution includes latitude, longitude, and altitude values for the variables. The method further includes controlling the aircraft to traverse the starting and additional waypoints according to the latitude, longitude, and altitude values.
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