Precision navigation for landing
US8788128B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A90/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In the examples described the forward-looking radar generated real-time terrain model (or in an alternative example in combination with a terrain database), can allow the use of a radio altimeter to compute aircraft vertical position relative to the runway threshold. Such a system typically provides improved accuracy for precision landings.
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