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Method and apparatus for determining a position of an airborne vehicle using secondary surveillance radars as beacons

US12276721B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2022
Grant dateApr 15, 2025
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08G5/55
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and systems are disclosed for determining a spatial position of an aircraft, without replying on measurements from the Global Positioning System. Various embodiments are described using a single Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR), and multiple SSRs.

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