Terrain avoidance system and method using weather radar for terrain database generation
US7859448B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A90/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An aircraft weather radar system can be used with a terrain avoidance system to provide a terrain database. The weather radar system includes a processor and/or other electronics coupled to an antenna. The processor determines terrain data based on weather radar returns received from the antenna. The processor can utilize a variety of techniques for determining terrain data or estimates.
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