Method and system for determining effective approach angle and predicting aircraft landing distance

    公开(公告)号:US10325507B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-18

    申请号:US15287276

    申请日:2016-10-06

    Abstract: A method of predicting a parameter for an aircraft includes detecting an actual approach profile of the aircraft. The actual approach profile includes an actual approach angle. The method also includes comparing, by a processor, the actual approach profile to a predetermined approach profile to determine a difference between the actual and predetermined approach profiles. The predetermined approach profile includes a predetermined approach angle. The method further includes determining, by the processor, an effective approach angle by combining the actual approach angle and the predetermined approach angle according to a factor that varies based on the difference between the actual and predetermined approach profiles. Moreover, the method includes determining, by the processor, the predicted parameter based on the effective approach angle.

    AIRCRAFT DISPLAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING HORIZONTAL SITUATION INDICATOR GRAPHICS WITH ENHANCED SYMBOLOGY

    公开(公告)号:US20180086477A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-29

    申请号:US15280652

    申请日:2016-09-29

    Abstract: Aircraft display systems for deployment onboard rotorcraft or other aircraft are provided, as are methods carried-out by an aircraft display system. In an embodiment, the aircraft display system includes a controller operably coupled to at least one cockpit display device. The controller is configured to generate a Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) graphics on the cockpit display device. The controller selectively switches PFD operation between a heading-centered display mode and at least a first non-heading-centered display mode. The HSI graphics are produced to include one or more movable HSI symbols identifying a current aircraft heading when the PFD operates in the first non-heading-centered display mode. In certain embodiments, the controller may also selectively generate visual alerts on the PFD by altering the appearance of the HSI graphics when an angle between the current track and the current heading of the aircraft exceeds an angular threshold.

    DATABASE DRIVEN INPUT SYSTEM
    114.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170083231A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-23

    申请号:US14862798

    申请日:2015-09-23

    Abstract: A database driven input system and a method for operating the same are provided. The database driven input system, for example, may include, but is not limited to, a memory configured to store a database comprising airport information, a touchscreen display, and a processor communicatively coupled to the touchscreen display and the database system, the processor configured to generate a database driven taxiway input interface comprising a database driven keyboard input interface, the database driven keyboard input interface comprising a smart keyboard configured to prevent invalid input based upon the airport information in the database, display the database driven taxiway input interface on the touchscreen display, receive an input from the touchscreen display, and dynamically update the database driven keyboard input interface based upon the input to the touchscreen display.

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING A SYNTHETIC VISION SYSTEM VIEW DIRECTION
    117.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING A SYNTHETIC VISION SYSTEM VIEW DIRECTION 有权
    显示合成视觉系统视图方向的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160209233A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-21

    申请号:US14600063

    申请日:2015-01-20

    CPC classification number: G01C23/005 G01C23/00 G08G5/0021

    Abstract: A system and method displays a synthetic vision system (SVS) image combined with a primary flight display (PFD) including a compass indicating the aircraft heading. An arc on or near the outer edge of the compass indicates the viewing frustum of the SVS view.

    Abstract translation: 系统和方法显示与包括指示飞机航向的罗盘的主飞行显示(PFD)组合的合成视觉系统(SVS)图像。 罗盘外边缘或附近的弧表示SVS视图的观察平截头体。

    SYSTEM AND DISPLAY ELEMENT FOR DISPLAYING WAYPOINT MARKERS WITH INTEGRATED ALTITUDE CONSTRAINT INFORMATION
    118.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND DISPLAY ELEMENT FOR DISPLAYING WAYPOINT MARKERS WITH INTEGRATED ALTITUDE CONSTRAINT INFORMATION 审中-公开
    用于显示具有集成高度约束信息的方位标记的系统和显示元件

    公开(公告)号:US20160138936A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-19

    申请号:US15002579

    申请日:2016-01-21

    Abstract: A flight deck display system for an aircraft includes a processor architecture configured to receive aircraft instrument data, waypoint restriction information, and position data for the aircraft and, based upon the received data, generate image rendering display commands. The system also includes a display element configured to receive the image rendering display commands and, in response thereto, to render a display that includes a perspective view of terrain and at least one waypoint marker corresponding to an approaching waypoint. The waypoint marker includes visually distinguishable characteristics that convey waypoint restriction information (e.g., altitude or airspeed constraint information that governs the waypoint).

    Abstract translation: 用于飞行器的飞行甲板显示系统包括被配置为接收飞行器仪表数据,航路点限制信息和飞机的位置数据的处理器架构,并且基于接收的数据生成图像渲染显示命令。 该系统还包括被配置为接收图像呈现显示命令的显示元件,并且响应于此,呈现包括地形的透视图和至少一个对应于接近航点的航路点标记的显示。 航路点标记包括传达路点限制信息(例如,管理航点的高度或空速约束信息)的视觉上可区分的特征。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING RUNWAY LANDING INFORMATION
    119.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING RUNWAY LANDING INFORMATION 有权
    显示运行信息的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160107766A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-21

    申请号:US14519741

    申请日:2014-10-21

    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for indicating to an aircrew of an aircraft a normalized runway icon to ensure visualization of a predicted touchdown point, runway length, stopping distance, energy state marking, and threat conditions, where normalization is referenced to typically available length for landing. Indications of present aircraft locations relative to the icons as well as alerts when thresholds are exceeded are provided.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种系统和方法,用于向航空器的机组人员指示归一化的跑道图标,以确保预测的着陆点,跑道长度,停止距离,能量状态标记和威胁状况的可视化,其中归一化以通常可用的长度参考 降落。 提供了相对于图标的当前飞行器位置的指示以及当超过阈值时的警报。

    System and display element for displaying waypoint markers with integrated altitude constraint information
    120.
    发明授权
    System and display element for displaying waypoint markers with integrated altitude constraint information 有权
    用于显示具有综合高度约束信息的航点标记的系统和显示元件

    公开(公告)号:US09273964B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-01

    申请号:US14077266

    申请日:2013-11-12

    Abstract: A flight deck display system for an aircraft includes a processor architecture configured to receive aircraft instrument data, waypoint restriction information, and position data for the aircraft and, based upon the received data, generate image rendering display commands. The system also includes a display element configured to receive the image rendering display commands and, in response thereto, to render a display that includes a perspective view of terrain and at least one waypoint marker corresponding to an approaching waypoint. The waypoint marker includes visually distinguishable characteristics that convey waypoint restriction information (e.g., altitude or airspeed constraint information that governs the waypoint).

    Abstract translation: 用于飞行器的飞行甲板显示系统包括被配置为接收飞行器仪表数据,航路点限制信息和飞机的位置数据的处理器架构,并且基于接收的数据生成图像渲染显示命令。 该系统还包括被配置为接收图像呈现显示命令的显示元件,并且响应于此,呈现包括地形的透视图和至少一个对应于接近航点的航路点标记的显示。 航路点标记包括传达路点限制信息(例如,管理航点的高度或空速约束信息)的视觉上可区分的特征。

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