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Method of optically locating an aircraft relative to an airport

US8880328B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10References

19Claims

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Assignee

GE Aviation Systems Limited · GB

Inventors

Norman Leonard Ovens · Ada, US
Michael Eric Figard · Rockford, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 2, 2012
Grant date	Nov 4, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 11, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG08G5/54
WIPO fieldControl
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of optically locating an aircraft relative to an airport having standardized signage, including markings, the method includes generating an image of at least a portion of the airport from an optical sensor mounted on the aircraft, determining the location of the aircraft, and providing an indication of the determined location within the aircraft.

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