System for aiding the guidance of an aircraft on an airport
US7999699B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G5/51
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The general field of the invention is that of systems for aiding the guidance of an aircraft on an airport. The system according to the invention comprises means for determining at least one element of the topology of the airport in relation to the position of the aircraft for selecting. Selecting means are provided by the pilot of the aircraft for the element. Generating means are provided to generate at least one guidance or safety set-point using the topological element. Presenting means are provided for the element or the associated set-point on a man-machine interface to the pilot of the aircraft.
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