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Method and device of terrain avoidance for an aircraft

US8200421B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2009
Grant dateJun 12, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D1/0646
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An altitude profile representative of the terrain overflown by an aircraft is established. Thereafter, an altitude limit curve which comprises an intersection with the altitude profile upon the engagement of a terrain avoidance maneuver is determined. As soon as there is no longer any intersection of the limit curve with the altitude profile, the terrain avoidance maneuver is interrupted.

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