Aircraft traffic alert and collision avoidance system with autoflight system mode protection

    公开(公告)号:US10192453B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-29

    申请号:US15208946

    申请日:2016-07-13

    Abstract: Disclosed is an autopilot-coupled traffic alert and collision avoidance systems (AP TCAS). The AP TCAS includes a an AP/automatic flight control system (AFCS) that is configured to receive a vertical speed setting after the issuance of a preventive resolution advisory, wherein the aircraft vertical speed setting exceeds the maximum vertical speed allowed by the resolution advisory, the AP/AFCS being further configured to: (1) modify the aircraft vertical speed setting so as to be less than the maximum vertical speed, and relay the modified second aircraft vertical speed to an autopilot system of the aircraft to automatically cause the aircraft to fly at a vertical speed in accordance with the modified second vertical speed setting; and (2) relay a command to the autopilot system to initiate an automatic, corrective flight maneuver if a current vertical speed of the aircraft is within a predetermined amount of the maximum vertical speed.

    AIRCRAFT TRAFFIC ALERT AND COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM WITH AUTOFLIGHT SYSTEM MODE PROTECTION

    公开(公告)号:US20180018885A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-18

    申请号:US15208946

    申请日:2016-07-13

    Abstract: Disclosed is an autopilot-coupled traffic alert and collision avoidance systems (AP TCAS). The AP TCAS includes a an AP/automatic flight control system (AFCS) that is configured to receive a vertical speed setting after the issuance of a preventive resolution advisory, wherein the aircraft vertical speed setting exceeds the maximum vertical speed allowed by the resolution advisory, the AP/AFCS being further configured to: (1) modify the aircraft vertical speed setting so as to be less than the maximum vertical speed, and relay the modified second aircraft vertical speed to an autopilot system of the aircraft to automatically cause the aircraft to fly at a vertical speed in accordance with the modified second vertical speed setting; and (2) relay a command to the autopilot system to initiate an automatic, corrective flight maneuver if a current vertical speed of the aircraft is within a predetermined amount of the maximum vertical speed.

    Automated aircraft ground threat avoidance system
    15.
    发明授权
    Automated aircraft ground threat avoidance system 有权
    自动飞机地面威胁避免系统

    公开(公告)号:US09547993B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-17

    申请号:US14629017

    申请日:2015-02-23

    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to methods, systems, and computer program products for automated avoidance of ground threats by an aircraft. In one example, a method includes determining, by one or more processing devices, whether a sufficient evasive maneuver for an aircraft to avoid a detected ground surface threat is performed via pilot controls of the aircraft within a selected threshold after an alert of the ground surface threat is outputted via one or more cockpit systems of the aircraft. The method further includes, in response to determining that a sufficient evasive maneuver via the pilot controls is not performed within the selected threshold, controlling, by the one or more processing devices, one or more flight systems of the aircraft to perform an automated evasive maneuver to avoid the ground surface threat.

    Abstract translation: 本公开涉及用于自动避免飞机的地面威胁的方法,系统和计算机程序产品。 在一个示例中,一种方法包括通过一个或多个处理装置来确定在飞机的地面的警报之后是否通过飞行员在所选择的阈值内的飞行员控制来执行用于飞机避免检测到的地面威胁的足够的回避机动 通过飞机的一个或多个驾驶舱系统输出威胁。 该方法还包括响应于确定在所选择的阈值内不执行经由导频控制的足够的回避机动,由一个或多个处理装置控制飞行器的一个或多个飞行系统执行自动回避机动 以避免地面的威胁。

    ENHANCED AWARENESS OF OBSTACLE PROXIMITY
    17.
    发明申请
    ENHANCED AWARENESS OF OBSTACLE PROXIMITY 审中-公开
    增强对不正之风的认知

    公开(公告)号:US20150193101A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-09

    申请号:US14149575

    申请日:2014-01-07

    Abstract: In some examples, a ground obstacle detection system of an aircraft is configured to generate and display a graphical user interface (GUI) that includes a graphical representation of a detected obstacle with which the aircraft may collide during a ground operation and an indication of an area of unknown associated with the detected obstacle. Instead of, in addition to, a GUI that includes an indication of an area of unknown associated with an obstacle, in some examples, a ground obstacle detection system to generate a GUI that includes at least two windows that present different views of an aircraft. At least one of the windows may include a graphical representation of an obstacle that may not be visible in the view of another window.

    Abstract translation: 在一些示例中,飞机的地面障碍物检测系统被配置为生成和显示图形用户界面(GUI),图形用户界面(GUI)包括检测到的障碍物的图形表示,飞机在地面操作期间可以与其碰撞并且指示区域 与未检测到的障碍物相关联。 除了包括与障碍物相关联的未知区域的指示的GUI之外,在一些示例中,代替生成包括呈现飞行器的不同视图的至少两个窗口的GUI的地面障碍物检测系统。 窗口中的至少一个可以包括在另一窗口的视图中可能不可见的障碍物的图形表示。

    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRESENTING WEATHER HAZARD INFORMATION ON AN IN-TRAIL PROCEDURES DISPLAY
    18.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRESENTING WEATHER HAZARD INFORMATION ON AN IN-TRAIL PROCEDURES DISPLAY 审中-公开
    提供有关危险程序显示的天气危害信息的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140118188A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-01

    申请号:US14151281

    申请日:2014-01-09

    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving situational awareness on an in-trails procedures display. A radar system transmits a radar signal and receives and stores weather radar reflectivity values into a three-dimensional buffer. A processor determines whether any of the stored weather reflectivity values indicate the presence of a weather hazard and generates one or more weather hazard icons based on the stored weather reflectivity values. An in-trail procedures display device displays the generated weather hazard icons. Wake vortex information for other aircraft is generated and outputted on the in-trail procedures display. Also, the processor receives a request for an altitude change and generates an alert when the aircraft is determined not to be cleared to transition to the requested altitude based on a projected transition, any existing weather hazards, wake vortices of proximate aircraft, and in-trail procedures.

    Abstract translation: 系统和方法,用于提高情境认知程序的显示。 雷达系统发射雷达信号,并将天气雷达反射率值接收并存储到三维缓冲器中。 处理器确定所存储的天气反射率值中的任何一个是否表示存在天气危害,并且基于所存储的天气反射率值产生一个或多个天气危害图标。 录像过程显示设备显示生成的天气危害图标。 在其他飞行器的唤醒涡流信息被生成并且在轨迹上的程序显示输出。 此外,处理器接收高度变化的请求,并且当飞行器被确定为不被清除以基于预计的过渡,任何现有的天气危险,邻近飞机的尾流涡流, 跟踪程序。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PROVIDE PROGRESSIVE TAXI INSTRUCTIONS AND ALERTS ON COCKPIT DISPLAY

    公开(公告)号:US20220068149A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-03

    申请号:US17070212

    申请日:2020-10-14

    Abstract: A flight deck system for providing progressive taxiing guidance is provided. The flight deck system comprises a controller configured to: generate a graphical insert to overlay a small portion of an active navigation display, the graphical insert providing a progressive depiction of upcoming travel surfaces on a cleared taxi route. The graphical insert comprises a non-linear map with non-linear scaling, a current travel surface alphanumeric indicator, and a current travel surface stick character representative of a current travel surface. The controller is further configured to position, on the graphical insert, a crossing travel surface sign, a first-turn travel surface stick character, and a second-turn travel surface stick character; update the position of the crossing travel surface sign, the first-turn travel surface stick character, and/or the second-turn travel surface stick character as the aircraft travels; and cause the graphical insert to be displayed as an overlay on the active navigation display.

    Aircraft traffic alert and collision avoidance system with autoflight system mode protection

    公开(公告)号:US10885798B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-05

    申请号:US16225555

    申请日:2018-12-19

    Abstract: Disclosed is an autopilot-coupled traffic alert and collision avoidance systems (AP TCAS). The AP TCAS includes a an AP/automatic flight control system (AFCS) that is configured to receive a vertical speed setting after the issuance of a preventive resolution advisory, wherein the aircraft vertical speed setting exceeds the maximum vertical speed allowed by the resolution advisory, the AP/AFCS being further configured to: (1) modify the aircraft vertical speed setting so as to be less than the maximum vertical speed, and relay the modified second aircraft vertical speed to an autopilot system of the aircraft to automatically cause the aircraft to fly at a vertical speed in accordance with the modified second vertical speed setting; and (2) relay a command to the autopilot system to initiate an automatic, corrective flight maneuver if a current vertical speed of the aircraft is within a predetermined amount of the maximum vertical speed.

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