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Threat avoidance system and method for aircraft

US5631640A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 1995
Grant dateMay 20, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D1/0202
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A computer-based process for rapidly responding to previously unknown threats to airborne aircraft. The process makes quick, automatic decisions when required for close-range threats, yet provides the aircraft operator an opportunity to choose the appropriate response when time permits.

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