Automated receiver aircraft identification (ARAI) for in-flight refueling
US8567723B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D39/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aerial identification and fuel inventory control system is disclosed. An RFID transponder mounted on a refueling aircraft transmits an identifier identifying the refueling aircraft in proximity to a fuel delivery aircraft. Substantially just prior to a start of fueling the refueling aircraft, the identifier is automatically logged in the fuel inventory control system. Upon completion of the fueling, a quantity of off-loaded fuel associated with the identifier is automatically logged in the fuel inventory control system. A fueling report may be automatically generated.
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