Method and apparatus for generating a four-dimensional (4D) flight plan
US7925393B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/29
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus that generates a 4D flight plan that takes in account weather, metrological data, and safety of flight information for 360 degree horizontal layer at all relevant altitudes and times is disclosed. The method may include receiving a flight plan request from a user, the flight plan including user preferences, receiving meteorological information and safety-of-flight information based on the user's origin, destination and preferences, generating a 4D flight plan based on the meteorological information, safety-of-flight information, and user preferences, and outputting the 4D flight plan for the user.
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