Long line loiter apparatus, system, and method
US12296952B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/87
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Physical and logical components of a long line loiter control system address control of a long line loiter maneuver conducted beneath a carrier, such as a fixed-wing aircraft. Control may comprise identifying, predicting, and reacting to estimated states and predicted states of the carrier, a suspended load control system, and a long line. Identifying, predicting, and reacting to estimated states and predicted states may comprise determining characteristics of state conditions over time as well as response time between state conditions. Reacting may comprise controlling a hoist of the carrier, controlling thrusters of the suspended load control system, and or controlling or issuing flight control instructions to the carrier so as not to increase the response time and or to avoid a hazard.
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