Flight deck display of predefined MPA approach paths with differentiated assigned approach path

US9291476B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

• Nima Barraci · Plauen, DE
• Matthew B. Hendrian · Aurora, US
• Antonio F. Puentes · San Jose, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 4, 2012
• Grant date: Mar 22, 2016
• Expiry date: Nov 19, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G08G5/723
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are described herein for displaying MPA procedures on a display unit of an aircraft. An assigned MPA approach path to an arrival runway is received at the aircraft. Data regarding a number of predefined MPA approach paths associated with the arrival runway are retrieved, and the assigned MPA approach path is displayed on the display unit in conjunction with other of the predefined approach paths associated with the arrival runway.