Method and device for aiding the approach of an aircraft during an approach phase for the purpose of landing
US8781654B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G5/21
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The device includes elements of a processing unit which determine a limit trajectory representing a flight trajectory which is compatible with the aircraft performance during the approach and which shows the limits for the flight of the aircraft. For example, a vertical profile and a horizontal trajectory are determined, with the horizontal trajectory being non-linear so that the energy of the aircraft can be sufficiently dissipated before final approach along an approach axis, while also avoiding obstacles. Thus, a flight trajectory is determined even when the aircraft has deviated from a flight plan and approach axis.
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