Methods and systems for an improved in-trail procedures display
US8660713B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G5/723
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for improving situational awareness on an in-trail procedures display. The present invention provides a display with visual identification and indication for aircraft that do not meet the ITP criteria. In the in-trail procedures display, feedback is provided when a pilot selects an invalid ITP flight level, unambiguous feedback is provided to the pilot upon selection of a valid flight level, and valid inter-target aircraft located in intervening flight levels after selection of a valid flight level are positively identified and invalid target aircraft for selection are uniquely identified.
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