Methods and systems for generating data link air traffic control center menus
US8427343B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 4, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G5/26
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems for generating a data link air traffic control center menu are provided. In one implementation, a method includes calculating a distance between each of a plurality of air traffic control centers and an aircraft during flight. The method further includes displaying a sorted list of the plurality of air traffic control centers, wherein the list is sorted by the calculated distance, from closest to the aircraft to farthest from the aircraft. The method further includes receiving an input, the input selecting one of the air traffic control centers.
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