System and methods for automatically landing aircraft
US9568919B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S17/88
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to methods of determining a vessel-relative off-deck waypoint (VRODW) location comprising the steps of providing an aircraft in flight; determining vessel range and vessel bearing relative the aircraft; and determining the VRODW location using the range and bearing measurements of the vessel. The present invention is further directed to methods of landing an aircraft on a vessel.
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