Real-time aircraft turbulence sensing, reporting, and mapping system and method for enhancing passenger safety and comfort

    公开(公告)号:US11450218B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-20

    申请号:US16724316

    申请日:2019-12-22

    申请人: RUMFERT, LLC

    发明人: David D. Jensen

    IPC分类号: G08G5/00 B64D45/00

    摘要: Systems and methods are disclosed for periodic real-time reporting of in-flight turbulence experienced by aircraft using the existing Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) messaging system. The invention includes both broadcast to and reception from other aircraft and ground stations using the ADS-B system. Systems and methods for displaying the received turbulence reports on a cockpit display system are also disclosed. The disclosed systems and methods accomplish the objectives of the invention on a non-interference basis with existing ADS-B system functionality by utilizing currently reserved message types and/or unused data fields for the turbulence reporting. The invention is applicable to both 1090ES and 978 UAT ADS-B systems.

    Wireless real-time data-link sensor method and system for small UAVs

    公开(公告)号:US10736154B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-04

    申请号:US15995314

    申请日:2018-06-01

    申请人: RUMFERT, LLC

    摘要: Wireless systems and methods are disclosed for establishing a continuous real-time data link communicating flight data of a small UAV to a first smart device over a wireless network. An airborne wireless sensor system is adapted to be removably attached to the UAV. The airborne wireless sensor system has a sensor module for sensing UAV flight data, a communication module for establishing the wireless data-link network and transmitting the sensed UAV flight data the smart device. The smart device may have a software application which permits the user to define data formats for display which may them be communicated to the airborne sensor system to use in building the data pages transmitted to the smart device. Smart devices such as smart phones, smart watches, tablet computers and the like are contemplated to be used.

    STAND-ALONE REMOTE REAL-TIME ALTITUDE READOUT METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SMALL UAVs

    公开(公告)号:US20180356217A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-13

    申请号:US15622028

    申请日:2017-06-13

    申请人: RUMFERT, LLC.

    发明人: David Dale Jensen

    IPC分类号: G01C5/00 B64C39/02 G01C23/00

    摘要: The invention comprises an apparatus and method for real-time readout of a recreational drone or UAV's altitude. The invention includes an airborne sensor/transmitter unit and a ground based receiver/display unit. The airborne unit is removably attached to the flying vehicle and carried aloft. The ground based receiver/display unit is associated with the ground based operator (pilot) of the UAV. The airborne unit comprises an altitude sensor module, an RF transmitter module and a microcontroller/processor system. The ground based receiver/display unit comprises an RF receiver module, a microcontroller/processor system and a display system. UAV altitude sensed by the altitude sensor is transmitted to the ground unit for display in real-time. The invention facilitates the pilot's situational awareness, enhances safe operation and aids in compliance of applicable regulations.

    AUTOMATED REAL-TIME AIRCRAFT TURBULENCE REPORTING AND MAPPING SYSTEM AND PROCESS UTILIZING THE ADS-B MESSAGING SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20240203268A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-20

    申请号:US18406172

    申请日:2024-01-07

    申请人: RUMFERT, LLC

    发明人: David D. Jensen

    IPC分类号: G08G5/00 B64D45/00

    摘要: Processes, systems, and methods are disclosed for periodic real-time reporting, receiving and mapping of in-flight turbulence, from a reporting source to a receiving aircraft, using the existing Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) messaging system. The turbulence reporting source may be a reporting aircraft or a ground station. Currently reserved ADS-B message format type codes are redefined as the turbulence message for reporting the sensed turbulence. Reception and display of the turbulence data communicated by the turbulence message may be displayed on an aircraft display system (MFD) is a variety of pilot selectable formants and overlays. Visual presentation characteristics of the reporting aircraft on the display are indicative of the sensed turbulence.

    REAL-TIME AIRCRAFT TURBULENCE SENSING, REPORTING, AND MAPPING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING PASSENGER SAFETY AND COMFORT

    公开(公告)号:US20220319343A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-06

    申请号:US17844028

    申请日:2022-06-19

    申请人: RUMFERT, LLC

    发明人: David D. Jensen

    IPC分类号: G08G5/00 B64D45/00

    摘要: Systems and methods are disclosed for periodic real-time reporting of in-flight turbulence experienced by aircraft using the existing Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) messaging system. The invention includes both broadcast to and reception from other aircraft and ground stations using the ADS-B system. Systems and methods for displaying the received turbulence reports on a cockpit display system are also disclosed. The disclosed systems and methods accomplish the objectives of the invention on a non-interference basis with existing ADS-B system functionality by utilizing currently reserved message types and/or unused data fields for the turbulence reporting. The invention is applicable to both 1090ES and 978 UAT ADS-B systems.

    WIRELESS REAL-TIME DATA-LINK SENSOR METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SMALL UAVs

    公开(公告)号:US20180359792A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-13

    申请号:US15995314

    申请日:2018-06-01

    申请人: RUMFERT, LLC

    摘要: A wireless systems and methods are disclosed for establishing a continuous real-time data link communicating flight data of a small UAV to a first smart device over a wireless network. An airborne wireless sensor system is adapted to be removably attached to the UAV. The airborne wireless sensor system has a sensor module for sensing UAV flight data, a communication module for establishing the wireless data-link network and transmitting the sensed UAV flight data the smart device. The smart device may have a software application which permits the user to define data formats for display which may them be communicated to the airborne sensor system to use in building the data pages transmitted to the smart device. Smart devices such as smart phones, smart watches, tablet computers and the like are contemplated to be used.

    Real-time aircraft turbulence sensing, reporting, and mapping system and method for enhancing passenger safety and comfort

    公开(公告)号:US11869346B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-09

    申请号:US17844028

    申请日:2022-06-19

    申请人: RUMFERT, LLC

    发明人: David D. Jensen

    IPC分类号: G08G5/00 B64D45/00

    摘要: Systems and methods are disclosed for periodic real-time reporting of in-flight turbulence experienced by aircraft using the existing Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) messaging system. The invention includes both broadcast to and reception from other aircraft and ground stations using the ADS-B system. Systems and methods for displaying the received turbulence reports on a cockpit display system are also disclosed. The disclosed systems and methods accomplish the objectives of the invention on a non-interference basis with existing ADS-B system functionality by utilizing currently reserved message types and/or unused data fields for the turbulence reporting. The invention is applicable to both 1090ES and 978 UAT ADS-B systems.

    MULTI-MODE REMOTE IDENTIFICATION (RID) SYSTEM FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS)

    公开(公告)号:US20220291677A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-15

    申请号:US17565121

    申请日:2021-12-29

    申请人: RUMFERT, LLC

    发明人: David Dale Jensen

    IPC分类号: G05D1/00 B64C39/02

    摘要: The invention discloses a system and method of monitoring of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operating in the national airspace system (NAS). The multi-mode remote identification system (‘remote ID’) comprises an airborne sensor system having a multi-mode communication function adapted to remotely communicate the remote identification data of the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to interested parties on the ground. The system includes the ability to communicate the UAS data using means compatible with smart phones or other portable personal computing devices for example using WiFi or Bluetooth communications. The system also discloses a means for communicating the UAS data over greater distances using V/UHF communication techniques and then relaying the data to end users using consumer compatible communication protocols such as WiFi and Bluetooth.