Methods and systems for indicating whether an aircraft is within distance and altitude criteria for an IFR procedure turn
US9354078B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G5/54
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for displaying visually distinguishing characteristics if an aircraft is below a minimum altitude or beyond a maximum distance when executing a procedure turn. A procedure turn icon, an aircraft icon indicating the aircraft's present location, terrain/obstacles, and the visually distinguishing characteristics are displayed on a moving map.
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