Runway landing alert system and method

    公开(公告)号:US10739161B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-11

    申请号:US16014017

    申请日:2018-06-21

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for generating a runway landing alert for an aircraft. The method comprises establishing a Runway Awareness Advisory System (RAAS) envelope for the designated target runway of the aircraft. A track of the aircraft is monitored with reference to a centerline of the target runway. Any deviation by the aircraft from the centerline of the target runway is detected and determined if it is within a margin of error. If the deviation is within the margin of error, an altitude parameter of the RAAS envelope is increased. If the aircraft is determined to still be maneuvering with respect to the centerline of the target runway, the altitude parameter of the RAAS envelope is decreased. Otherwise, an alert is generated if the aircraft is outside of the RAAS envelope.

    Aircraft systems and methods for managing runway awareness and advisory system (RAAS) callouts

    公开(公告)号:US10204523B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-12

    申请号:US15822395

    申请日:2017-11-27

    Abstract: An enhanced runway awareness system and method directed to reducing audible alerts during runway selection is provided. The runway awareness system includes a navigation system, an audio system, and a control module. The control module receives and processes, from the navigation system, aircraft state data and runway position and location data. The control module determines that (a) the aircraft is approaching a first runway, and commands the audio system to emit an approach alert associated with (a); subsequent to commanding the audio system to emit the approach alert associated with (a), the control module prohibits the audio system from emitting an “on runway” alert associated with (a) responsive to determining that (b) the aircraft is on the first runway.

    Systems and methods for destination selection for vehicle indications and alerts

    公开(公告)号:US09734728B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-15

    申请号:US14831032

    申请日:2015-08-20

    CPC classification number: G08G5/025 G08G5/0021

    Abstract: A method for providing alerts or indications to an aircrew of an aircraft that is in-flight and approaching a destination airport includes receiving an aircrew runway selection from the aircrew of the aircraft, automatically generating a probable runway selection by the aircraft, and determining a position of the in-flight aircraft with reference to a threshold point. If the aircraft is prior to the threshold point, the method includes generating alerts and indications to the aircrew based solely on the received runway selection into the FMS from the aircrew of the aircraft and not on the automatically-generated probable runway selection from the aircraft. Alternatively, if the aircraft is past the threshold point, the method includes generating alerts and indications to the aircrew based solely on the automatically-generated probable runway selection from the aircraft and not on the received runway selection into the FMS from the aircrew of the aircraft.

    Flight deck display systems and methods for visually indicating low speed change conditions during takeoff and landing
    18.
    发明授权
    Flight deck display systems and methods for visually indicating low speed change conditions during takeoff and landing 有权
    飞行甲板显示系统和视觉指示起飞和着陆时低速变化条件的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09529010B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-27

    申请号:US13919431

    申请日:2013-06-17

    CPC classification number: G01P1/10 G01C23/00 G01P5/00

    Abstract: Embodiments of a flight deck display system deployed onboard an aircraft are provided, as are embodiments of a method carried-out by a flight deck display system. In one embodiment, the flight deck display system includes a cockpit display device and a controller. The controller is configured to: (i) establish the speed trend of the aircraft over a predetermined time period; (ii) generate a primary flight display on the cockpit display device including a speed trend vector graphic representative of the established speed trend; and (iii) alter the appearance of the speed trend vector graphic in a first predetermined manner if a low speed change condition is detected during at least one of aircraft takeoff and landing.

    Abstract translation: 提供了部署在飞行器上的飞行甲板显示系统的实施例,由飞行甲板显示系统执行的方法的实施例也是如此。 在一个实施例中,驾驶舱显示系统包括驾驶舱显示装置和控制器。 控制器被配置为:(i)在预定时间段内建立飞机的速度趋势; (ii)在驾驶舱显示装置上产生代表所建立的速度趋势的速度趋势矢量图形的主飞行显示; 以及(iii)如果在飞机起飞和着陆期间的至少一个中检测到低速变化条件,则以第一预定方式改变速度趋势矢量图形的外观。

    System and method for displaying runway approach information
    19.
    发明授权
    System and method for displaying runway approach information 有权
    显示跑道方法信息的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09499279B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-22

    申请号:US14497565

    申请日:2014-09-26

    CPC classification number: B64D45/04 G08G5/0021 G08G5/025

    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for indicating to an aircrew of an aircraft an unstable approach to a desired landing. When the energy state of the aircraft exceeds a threshold, a suggested airspeed in consideration of the energy state is displayed. Additionally, a landing spots on a displayed runway are shown indicating where the aircraft would land in view of the energy state and where the aircraft is recommended to land in view of the current aircraft type and weight. A text message may also be displayed that conveys the ability of the aircraft to land.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种系统和方法,用于向飞机的机组人员指示对期望着陆的不稳定方法。 当飞行器的能量状态超过阈值时,显示考虑能量状态的建议空速。 另外,显示的跑道上的着陆点被示出表明飞机将考虑到能量状态而降落在哪里,并且考虑到目前的飞机类型和重量,飞机被推荐降落在哪里。 还可以显示一条传达航空器着陆能力的短信。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED LOW AIRSPEED WARNING
    20.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED LOW AIRSPEED WARNING 有权
    改进低空警告的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150314884A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-05

    申请号:US14265723

    申请日:2014-04-30

    CPC classification number: B64D45/00 B64D43/02

    Abstract: A method and system are provided for generating a low airspeed warning in an aircraft. This method creates a scale factor that is a factor of engine thrust and aircraft altitude. A low airspeed threshold is determined that varies according to the aircraft altitude with respect to a predetermined altitude band and the engine thrust with respect to a predetermined engine thrust band. A low airspeed alert is generated in response to the determination of the low airspeed threshold. This method provides a pilot with earlier knowledge of low airspeed conditions when the aircraft is in a target altitude band, increasing the pilot's response time and thereby enhancing overall aircraft safety.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种用于在飞行器中产生低空速警告的方法和系统。 该方法创建了一个比例因子,它是发动机推力和飞机高度的一个因素。 确定根据相对于预定高度带的飞行器高度和相对于预定发动机推力带的发动机推力而变化的低空速阈值。 响应于低空速阈值的确定而产生低空速警报。 这种方法提供了一个飞行员,当飞机处于目标高度带时,具有较低的空速条件的知识,增加飞行员的响应时间,从而提高整体飞机的安全性。

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