Interface Device and Method for Retrofitting an Airplane with GNSS Landing Capability

    公开(公告)号:US20210311200A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-07

    申请号:US16838990

    申请日:2020-04-02

    Abstract: An interface device that enables a GNSS-based precision approach through the Ground Base Augmentation System (GBAS) function known as the GNSS Landing System (GLS) and/or through Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) based Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV). The GLS interface device allows a GLS-capable multi-mode receiver to be used on a non-GLS-capable airplane without extensive changes to other airplane systems. The GLS interface device works by intercepting information to and from the multi-mode receiver and modifying the information to make the interface compatible with an airplane that uses ILS guidance. Similarly, the information modifications will make the airplane appear to the multi-mode receiver as if it were a GLS-capable airplane.

    Digital Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna for Satellite Navigation

    公开(公告)号:US20200371245A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-11-26

    申请号:US16420529

    申请日:2019-05-23

    Abstract: A satellite navigation system including a digital controlled reception pattern antenna (DCRPA) subsystem and a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver. The overall system is designed so that all radio frequency (RF) processing and digital sampling are incorporated in the DCRPA subsystem. The RF signal from each element of the DCRPA array is digitized separately. Then the resultant digital samples are combined into a single bit stream which is transmitted to the GNSS receiver. Preferably the GNSS receiver is a software defined radio. The arrangement allows the DCRPA subsystem and the GNSS receiver to be connected with a single coaxial cable. Such an arrangement would allow simple retrofit of CRPA antennas to existing airframe designs as well as simple and inexpensive installations on new aircraft designs.

    Airplane position assurance monitor
    13.
    发明授权
    Airplane position assurance monitor 有权
    飞机位置保证监控

    公开(公告)号:US09257050B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-09

    申请号:US14100245

    申请日:2013-12-09

    Abstract: An onboard monitor that ensures the accuracy of data representing the calculated position of an airplane during final approach to a runway. This airplane position assurance monitor is a software function that uses dissimilar sources of airplane position and runway data to ensure the accuracy of the respective data from those dissimilar sources. ILS data and GPS or GPS/Baro data are the dissimilar sources of airplane position data used by this function. This function will calculate the airplane's angular deviations from the runway centerline and from the glide slope with onboard equipment and then compare those angular deviations to the ILS angular deviation information.

    Abstract translation: 一个车载显示器,确保在最后接近跑道时表示飞机计算位置的数据的准确性。 该飞机位置保证监视器是使用不同的飞机位置和跑道数据源的软件功能,以确保来自这些不同来源的各自数据的准确性。 ILS数据和GPS或GPS / Baro数据是该功能使用的飞机位置数据的不同来源。 该功能将计算飞机从跑道中心线和与车载设备的滑行斜率的角度偏差,然后将这些角度偏差与ILS角度偏差信息进行比较。

    Airplane Position Assurance Monitor
    14.
    发明申请
    Airplane Position Assurance Monitor 有权
    飞机位置保证监视器

    公开(公告)号:US20140100720A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-10

    申请号:US14100245

    申请日:2013-12-09

    Abstract: An onboard monitor that ensures the accuracy of data representing the calculated position of an airplane during final approach to a runway. This airplane position assurance monitor is a software function that uses dissimilar sources of airplane position and runway data to ensure the accuracy of the respective data from those dissimilar sources. ILS data and GPS or GPS/Baro data are the dissimilar sources of airplane position data used by this function. This function will calculate the airplane's angular deviations from the runway centerline and from the glide slope with onboard equipment and then compare those angular deviations to the ILS angular deviation information.

    Abstract translation: 一个车载显示器,确保在最后接近跑道时表示飞机计算位置的数据的准确性。 该飞机位置保证监视器是使用不同的飞机位置和跑道数据源的软件功能,以确保来自这些不同来源的各自数据的准确性。 ILS数据和GPS或GPS / Baro数据是该功能使用的飞机位置数据的不同来源。 该功能将计算飞机从跑道中心线和与车载设备的滑行斜率的角度偏差,然后将这些角度偏差与ILS角度偏差信息进行比较。

    Device, system and methods using angle of arrival measurements for ADS-B authentication and navigation

    公开(公告)号:US10365374B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-30

    申请号:US15234451

    申请日:2016-08-11

    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a receiver for Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) verification of a target aircraft including a first input for receiving flight tracking information from a target aircraft that indicates positional information of the target aircraft. The receiver further includes a second input for receiving positional and heading information indicating the location and orientation of a multi-element array antenna configured to be attached to the receiver, and a processing module that generates a measured bearing derived from angle of arrival data, and an expected bearing of the target aircraft derived from the indicated positional information of the target aircraft and the positional and heading information defining the receiver location and orientation. A comparator compares the expected bearing to the measured bearing and verifies the ADS-B flight tracking information of the target aircraft and outputs an indication of authenticity based on the verification.

    Aircraft distress tracking and interface to search and rescue system

    公开(公告)号:US10088574B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-02

    申请号:US14832851

    申请日:2015-08-21

    Abstract: An apparatus and method of delivering an alert from an aircraft to a search and rescue system. An alert from an aircraft is received via a communications satellite. The alert comprises identification information identifying the aircraft and position information identifying the position of the aircraft. In response to receiving the alert, an emulated distress radio beacon signal is generated. The emulated distress radio beacon signal comprises the identification information and the position information in a standard format of a signal generated by a distress radio beacon. The emulated distress radio beacon signal is broadcast from a location other than the aircraft as an emulated distress radio beacon transmission that is configured to be received and processed by the search and rescue system.

    Aircraft Distress Tracking and Interface to Search and Rescue System
    17.
    发明申请
    Aircraft Distress Tracking and Interface to Search and Rescue System 审中-公开
    飞机遇难追踪与搜救系统接口

    公开(公告)号:US20170052259A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-23

    申请号:US14832851

    申请日:2015-08-21

    Abstract: An apparatus and method of delivering an alert from an aircraft to a search and rescue system. An alert from an aircraft is received via a communications satellite. The alert comprises identification information identifying the aircraft and position information identifying the position of the aircraft. In response to receiving the alert, an emulated distress radio beacon signal is generated. The emulated distress radio beacon signal comprises the identification information and the position information in a standard format of a signal generated by a distress radio beacon. The emulated distress radio beacon signal is broadcast from a location other than the aircraft as an emulated distress radio beacon transmission that is configured to be received and processed by the search and rescue system.

    Abstract translation: 一种从飞机向搜索和救援系统传送警报的装置和方法。 来自飞机的警报通过通信卫星接收。 警报包括识别飞行器的识别信息和识别飞行器位置的位置信息。 响应于接收到警报,产生模拟的遇险无线电信标信号。 仿真遇难无线电信标信号包括识别信息和由遇难无线电信标产生的信号的标准格式的位置信息。 仿真的遇险无线电信标信号是从飞机以外的位置广播,作为被配置为由搜索和救援系统接收和处理的仿真遇险无线电信标传输。

    Device, System and Methods Using Angle of Arrival Measurements for ADS-B Authentication and Navigation
    18.
    发明申请
    Device, System and Methods Using Angle of Arrival Measurements for ADS-B Authentication and Navigation 有权
    使用ADS-B认证和导航到达角度的设备,系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140327581A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-06

    申请号:US13875749

    申请日:2013-05-02

    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a receiver for Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) verification of a target aircraft including a first input for receiving flight tracking information from a target aircraft that indicates positional information of the target aircraft. The receiver further includes a second input for receiving positional and heading information indicating the location and orientation of a multi-element array antenna configured to be attached to the receiver, and a processing module that generates a measured bearing derived from angle of arrival data, and an expected bearing of the target aircraft derived from the indicated positional information of the target aircraft and the positional and heading information defining the receiver location and orientation. A comparator compares the expected bearing to the measured bearing and verifies the ADS-B flight tracking information of the target aircraft and outputs an indication of authenticity based on the verification.

    Abstract translation: 本公开涉及用于目标飞行器的自动相关监视广播(ADS-B)验证的接收机,其包括用于从目标飞行器接收指示目标飞行器的位置信息的飞行跟踪信息的第一输入。 接收机还包括第二输入端,用于接收指示被配置为附接到接收机的多元件阵列天线的位置和方向的位置和方位信息;以及处理模块,其生成从到达数据数据得到的测量轴承,以及 从目标飞行器的指示的位置信息得到的目标飞行器的预期方位和定义接收机位置和方向的位置和航向信息。 比较器将预期方向与测量方位进行比较,并验证目标飞机的ADS-B航班跟踪信息,并根据验证输出真实性指示。

    Vertical required navigation performance containment with radio altitude
    19.
    发明授权
    Vertical required navigation performance containment with radio altitude 有权
    垂直所需导航性能遏制与无线电高度

    公开(公告)号:US08798819B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-05

    申请号:US13920355

    申请日:2013-06-18

    Abstract: A monitor on-board an aircraft which uses radio altitude measurements as the basic observable altitude during runway approach. The basic concept utilizes the aircraft's navigation system, which includes means to store and retrieve radio altitude thresholds as a function of the distance along the desired path from the runway thresholds. These threshold functions are determined in advance based on a radio altitude reference which is defined as the expected radio altimeter measurement that would be made if the airplane were exactly on the desired reference path. Vertical containment monitoring is achieved by comparing the radio altitude measurement to computed thresholds for both too high and too low. During the approach, an annunciation message can be generated if the radio altitude measurement is above or below the threshold limits.

    Abstract translation: 飞机上的监视器,其使用无线电高度测量作为跑道进近期间的基本可观测高度。 基本概念利用飞机的导航系统,其中包括存储和检索无线电高度阈值的方式,作为沿着跑道阈值所需路径的距离的函数。 这些阈值函数是基于无线电高度参考预先确定的,该无线电高度参考被定义为如果飞机正好位于期望的参考路径上将要进行的预期无线电高度计测量。 通过将无线电高度测量值与计算的阈值进行比较来实现垂直安全监控,这两者都是太高和过低的。 在接近期间,如果无线电高度测量值高于或低于阈值限度,则可以生成通知消息。

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