Method and apparatus for air traffic trajectory synchronization
US8560148B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G5/727
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to aspects of the embodiments, there is provided an apparatus and method to synchronize the distinct trajectories predicted by a flight management system and air navigation service provider. A comparison model is generated that indicates differences between an aircraft trajectory and a ground trajectory. The aircraft trajectory is updated to reflect identified discrepancies and restriction violations between the trajectories. Upon successful completion of the first designated change, a notification manager is used to issue a notification of the designated change to the flight plan trajectory. A modified ground trajectory is produced that incorporates the designated change to the flight plan trajectory. The comparison is repeated until the discrepancies of the trajectories are operationally insignificant.
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