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Line transfer system for airplane

US8733707B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims
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Filing dateApr 17, 2008
Grant dateMay 27, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23P2700/01
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method is provided for establishing a physical reference inside an airplane representing the airplane's optimized line of flight based on the as-built orientation of aerodynamically significant features of the airplane. Values generated for aerodynamic pitch, roll and yaw representing the optimized line of flight are used to orient a tool reference surface outside the airplane. The orientation of the tool reference surface is recorded using an inertial reference unit placed on the tool reference surface. The tool reference surface and inertial reference unit are moved into the airplane where they are used to establish the physical reference on the airframe.

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