Methods and systems for modifying a flight plan based on focus boom detection

    公开(公告)号:US11694559B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-07-04

    申请号:US17226135

    申请日:2021-04-09

    CPC classification number: G08G5/0039 B64C30/00 G08G5/006 G08G5/0091

    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and a non-transitory computer-readable medium for modifying a flight plan of a vehicle. The method may include identifying a maneuver of a flight path that will generate a focus boom, based on received flight path data and permissible threshold boom values for locations along a boom footprint of the maneuver, and generating an adjustment to at least one of a speed, an altitude, an attitude, a location, and a turn radius of the maneuver based on the received data and the permissible threshold boom values. In addition, the method may include updating the flight plan based on the generated adjustment to the at least one of the speed, the altitude, the attitude, the location, and the turn radius of the at least one maneuver.

    VARIABLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT METHODS AND SYSTEMS

    公开(公告)号:US20220139234A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-05

    申请号:US17127504

    申请日:2020-12-18

    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for assisting operation of a vehicle deviating from a desired manner of operation, such as an aircraft deviating from a planned trajectory. One method involves identifying a current aircraft altitude, identifying a current aircraft configuration, determining a recommended flight path from the current aircraft altitude for satisfying an upcoming constraint associated with a reference descent strategy based at least in part on the current aircraft configuration in response to a deviation between the current aircraft altitude a target altitude according to the reference descent strategy, and providing an output influenced by the recommended flight path. The recommended flight path includes a recommended vertical profile and a recommended speed profile, and the recommended flight path is configured to vary at least one of a kinetic energy or a potential energy of the aircraft along the recommended flight path en route to the upcoming constraint.

    Systems and methods for monitoring and identifying failure in dual flight management systems

    公开(公告)号:US11721220B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-08

    申请号:US16838110

    申请日:2020-04-02

    Abstract: Systems and methods may be used for monitoring and identifying failure in flight management systems. For example, a method may include: calculating, using a first flight management system, a first value of a guidance command for controlling an aircraft for an RNP AP procedure; receiving a second value of the guidance command from a second flight management system; comparing the first value with the second value to determine whether the first value matches the second value; upon determining that the first value does not match the second value, using a flight management system monitor to determine, from the first flight management system and the second flight management system, a flight management system that has computed a correct value of the guidance command; and generating a message indicating that the determined flight management system is to be used to guide the aircraft.

    SYSTEM AND METHODS ENABLING AIRCRAFT ENERGY DISSIPATION FOR RAPID DECISION MAKING

    公开(公告)号:US20210319708A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-14

    申请号:US16890614

    申请日:2020-06-02

    Abstract: A method in an aircraft for energy reduction is disclosed. The method includes: determining a starting point location, altitude and airspeed for a stable approach for landing at a diversion airport; and determining a vertical strategy for achieving the starting point altitude and airspeed by identifying a region of opportunity for adjusting the speed and altitude and identifying a plurality of energy reduction strategies for achieving the starting point altitude and airspeed while in the region of opportunity based on a speed mode during the stable approach. The method further comprises causing a graphic display to be displayed that lists for selection each of the plurality of identified strategies, detailed maneuver information for strategy implementation, and costs for implementing each identified strategy; and causing to be displayed, responsive to flight crew selection, a lateral view and vertical view of a proposed trajectory based on a selected identified strategy.

    RADAR VECTORING ENERGY MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE METHODS AND SYSTEMS

    公开(公告)号:US20210254997A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-19

    申请号:US16866257

    申请日:2020-05-04

    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for guiding or otherwise assisting energy management of an aircraft radar vectoring en route to a runway. A method involves determining a predicted lateral trajectory for the radar vectoring in accordance with interception criteria, wherein the lateral trajectory comprises a sequence of segments for satisfying the interception criteria from a current location of the aircraft and each navigational segment of the sequence is associated with an anticipated aircraft heading assignment. The method determines a reference vertical trajectory corresponding to the lateral trajectory, determines a target value for an energy state parameter of the aircraft at the current location on the lateral trajectory using the reference vertical trajectory, and provides indication of a recommended action to reduce a difference between a current value for the energy state parameter and the target value.

    Fault tolerant lateral waypoint sequencing system and method
    8.
    发明授权
    Fault tolerant lateral waypoint sequencing system and method 有权
    容错侧向航点测序系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US09254911B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-09

    申请号:US13912551

    申请日:2013-06-07

    Abstract: Fault-tolerant lateral waypoint sequencing is provided for a system that includes at least a first flight management computer and a second flight management computer. A processing operation associated with lateral leg sequencing of an aircraft flight plan is implemented in the flight management computers. A determination is made in the first flight management computer as to whether the first flight management computer has received, within a predetermined period of time from when the first flight management computer implemented the processing operation, a notification from the second flight management computer that the second flight has also implemented the processing operation. An action is initiated in the first flight management computer when the first flight management computer has not received the notification from the second flight management computer within the predetermined period of time.

    Abstract translation: 为包括至少第一飞行管理计算机和第二飞行管理计算机的系统提供容错横向航路点排序。 在飞行管理计算机中实现与飞机飞行计划的侧向排序相关联的处理操作。 在第一飞行管理计算机中确定第一飞行管理计算机是否在从第一飞行管理计算机实现处理操作的第一飞行管理计算机的预定时间段内接收到来自第二飞行管理计算机的第二飞行管理计算机的通知, 飞行也实施了加工作业。 当第一飞行管理计算机在预定时间段内没有从第二飞行管理计算机接收到通知时,在第一飞行管理计算机中启动动作。

    FAULT TOLERANT LATERAL WAYPOINT SEQUENCING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    9.
    发明申请
    FAULT TOLERANT LATERAL WAYPOINT SEQUENCING SYSTEM AND METHOD 有权
    容错式横向方位测序系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140365037A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-11

    申请号:US13912551

    申请日:2013-06-07

    Abstract: Fault-tolerant lateral waypoint sequencing is provided for a system that includes at least a first flight management computer and a second flight management computer. A processing operation associated with lateral leg sequencing of an aircraft flight plan is implemented in the flight management computers. A determination is made in the first flight management computer as to whether the first flight management computer has received, within a predetermined period of time from when the first flight management computer implemented the processing operation, a notification from the second flight management computer that the second flight has also implemented the processing operation. An action is initiated in the first flight management computer when the first flight management computer has not received the notification from the second flight management computer within the predetermined period of time.

    Abstract translation: 为包括至少第一飞行管理计算机和第二飞行管理计算机的系统提供容错横向航路点排序。 在飞行管理计算机中实现与飞机飞行计划的侧向排序相关联的处理操作。 在第一飞行管理计算机中确定第一飞行管理计算机是否在从第一飞行管理计算机实现处理操作的第一飞行管理计算机的预定时间段内接收到来自第二飞行管理计算机的第二飞行管理计算机的通知, 飞行也实施了加工作业。 当第一飞行管理计算机在预定时间段内没有从第二飞行管理计算机接收到通知时,在第一飞行管理计算机中启动动作。

    Methods and systems for regenerating at least a portion of a flight plan based on location-specific data

    公开(公告)号:US11727815B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-15

    申请号:US17225914

    申请日:2021-04-08

    CPC classification number: G08G5/0043 G01C21/005 B64D43/02

    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and a non-transitory computer-readable medium for regenerating at least a portion of a flight plan of a vehicle. The method may include generating an adjustment to a speed, an altitude, and/or a heading for one or more locations along a flight path within at least one of a predetermined distance of the vehicle and a predetermined window of time, based on received speed data, altitude data, and flight path data, including a subset of points along each boom footprint included in the flight path data, and a permissible threshold boom value for each of the one or more locations. The method may also include regenerating a portion of a flight plan corresponding to the one or more locations, based on the generated adjustment to the speed, altitude, and/or heading for the one or more locations.

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