Method and device concerning the taxiing of an aircraft, which is automatic at least in part
US8280562B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0083
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and device automatically controls the driving of an aircraft along a ground path of an airport domain. A guidance system is configured to determine, with the aid of at least one current value of the aircraft and a ground rolling trajectory, a yaw rate setpoint enabling the aircraft to follow the ground rolling trajectory by application of a yaw rate command. The guidance system, with the aid of measured current values of parameters of the aircraft, the determined ground rolling trajectory and a speed profile that incorporates a variation of the longitudinal speed along the ground trajectory, a longitudinal speed setpoint that represents a longitudinal speed command to drive the aircraft along the ground trajectory, while complying with the speed profile. A piloting aid system calculates setpoints from the yaw rate command and applies the setpoints to control yaw motion of the aircraft.
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