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System and method for displaying graphical departure procedures

US7986249B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 2008
Grant dateJul 26, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09B29/106
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of visually presenting aviation obstacles to an operator of an aircraft is disclosed. The method comprises receiving departure information associated with a runway having a departure end, parsing the departure information to determine a presence of an obstacle associated with the runway, determining a location of the obstacle relative to the departure end of the runway, and displaying a graphical representation of the runway and a graphical representation of the obstacle in the location relative to the departure end of the runway.

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