Method for aiding the taxiing of an aircraft
US9105186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G5/56
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for aiding the taxiing of an aircraft comprising a plurality of onboard propulsion means and which is able to move over an airport zone according to at least one specific taxiing procedure making it possible to reduce fuel consumption, the method being characterized in that it implements the following steps during the phase of taxiing of the aircraft on an airport:Checking of the taxiing conditions for the implementation of the said taxiing procedure and calculation of the implementation parameters of the procedure, Calculation of the taxiing performance data resulting from the implementation of the taxiing procedure, Display of the taxiing directives and performance related to the taxiing procedure, Monitoring of the parameters of the avionics systems during the implementation of the taxiing procedure.The invention applies to taxiing plan formulation systems and/or aircraft monitoring systems.
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