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Method for positioning orders with delayed execution in an aircraft flight path

US7711457B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2005
Grant dateMay 4, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01C23/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a navigation aid method of an aircraft comprising a step for positioning an execution order in a flight plan then in a flight path. When the order is for deferred execution, that is, comprises a condition, estimating the position of the aircraft when the condition associated with the order is satisfied, modifying the flight plan based on the estimated position according to the order, computing a new flight path based on the flight plan.

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