Automated aerodrome lighting control system

US8681020B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. · US

Inventors

• Sabu Mathew · Savanuru, IN
• Nithin Ambika · Savanuru, IN
• Wesley Peter · Savanuru, IN
• Swetha Balasa · Savanuru, IN
• Shashidhara Veerabhadraiah · Savanuru, IN

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 9, 2011
• Grant date: Mar 25, 2014
• Expiry date: Sep 12, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B64F1/18
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are provided for automated control of aerodrome lighting. An exemplary system includes a communication radio, an aerodrome lighting data source, and a processor. The communication radio is configured to selectively transmit radio frequency (RF) signals. The aerodrome lighting data source is configured to at least selectively supply aerodrome lighting data representative of light control characteristics of aerodrome lighting associated with individual aerodromes. The processor is in operable communication with the aerodrome lighting data source and the communication radio, and is configured to selectively retrieve, from the aerodrome lighting data source, aerodrome lighting data associated with an individual aerodrome, and selectively command the communication radio to transmit RF signals consistent with the light control characteristics associated with the individual aerodrome.