Method for predicting collisions with obstacles on the ground and generating warnings, notably on board an aircraft
US8229662B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G5/80
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention notably relates to a method of detecting obstacles on the ground receiving an obstacle clearance sensor and a zone for extracting map data. The method comprises the following steps: In particular, the invention applies to the calculation of the warnings relating to the risks of collision with pointlike or linear obstacles taking into account the path of the aircraft and the altitude of the obstacles.
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