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Method and systems for required time of arrival performance display

US8244466B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2008
Grant dateAug 14, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08G5/56
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and system for a required time of arrival (RTA) performance graphic display is provided. The system includes a processor programmed to receive a required time of arrival and a first visual display communicatively coupled to the processor. The first visual display includes an RTA graphic having a dial substantially symmetric about an axis, a first marker indicative of a current estimated time of arrival (ETA) at a predetermined waypoint, a second marker indicative of a value of the RTA relative to the current ETA value and a selected RTA time tolerance value, a first indication representing a first time the vehicle can attain the predetermined waypoint, a second indication representing a last time the vehicle can attain the predetermined waypoint, a third indication representing the uncertainty of the ETA in an early arrival direction, and a fourth indication representing the uncertainty of the ETA in a late arrival direction.

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