Runway and taxiway turning guidance
US7623044B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G5/21
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to an example embodiment, a method includes receiving data about an aircraft that is moving on a surface using at least a first wheel, the data descriptive of physical characteristics of the aircraft, calculating a first path of the first wheel along the surface using the data, and displaying the first path in relation to a boundary between a first area of the surface and a second area of the surface, the first area safe for the aircraft, the second area unsafe for the aircraft.
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