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Real time analysis and display of aircraft approach maneuvers

US7212135B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2005
Grant dateMay 1, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2025

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

Abstract

Method and system for monitoring and comparing, in real time, performance of an aircraft during an approach to touchdown along a conventional approach path and along a contemplated modified approach path to touchdown. In a first procedure, a flight parameter value at a selected location is compared and displayed, for the planned path and for the modified path. In a second procedure, flight parameter values FP(tn) at a sequence {tn}n of measurement times is compared and displayed, for the planned path and for a contemplated or presently-executed modified path. If the flight parameter for the planned path and for the modified path differ too much from each other, the pilot in command has an option of terminating the approach along the modified path.

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