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Navigation assistance method based on anticipation of linear or angular deviations

US8983689B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2013
Grant dateMar 17, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2033

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

Abstract

A method for assisting in the navigation of an aircraft comprises steps of calculating and displaying a linear deviation on a first linear section and an angular deviation on a second angular section. The method comprises a step of calculation of an anticipated deviation of the aircraft, expressed linearly or angularly, projected to a time DT, characteristic of a reaction time of the aircraft, and of a statistical error distribution associated with this anticipated deviation; and a step of calculation of a probability of exceeding a predetermined target deviation, by means of the anticipated deviation and of the statistical error distribution. The method also comprises a crew alert when the probability is above a predetermined threshold.

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