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Automated decision aid tool for prompting a pilot to request a flight level change

US9330573B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2009
Grant dateMay 3, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08G5/34
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided are methods and systems for the automatic calculation and presentation of data on a display device alerting a pilot that a change in flight plan is desirable, possible and administratively compliant under air traffic control protocol. The methods and systems may automatically request the flight clearance over a data link or the pilot may override the data link.

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