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Runway and taxiway turning guidance

US7623044B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7Claims
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Filing dateNov 30, 2006
Grant dateNov 24, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2027

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  • 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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