Abstract:
There is provided an avionics system that provides several avionics functions within a single LRU. In one embodiment, the system comprises a software-configurable RF assembly, one or more processor assemblies that are configured to provide multiple TAWS/TCAS/Mode S/ADS- B/ATC functions, interfaces to allow connections to aircraft electronics and data loaders, and multipurpose antennas. In one embodiment, a common processor architecture allows generic avionics processors to be configured to operate a number of TAWS/TCAS/Mode S/ADS-B/ATC functions without the need for multiple LRUs, and software-defined RF functions allow RF circuitry that interfaces to the processors to handle current and future communication needs.
Abstract:
There is provided an avionics system that provides several avionics functions within a single LRU. In one embodiment, the system comprises a software-configurable RF assembly, one or more processor assemblies that are configured to provide multiple TAWS/TCAS/Mode S/ADS- B/ATC functions, interfaces to allow connections to aircraft electronics and data loaders, and multipurpose antennas. In one embodiment, a common processor architecture allows generic avionics processors to be configured to operate a number of TAWS/TCAS/Mode S/ADS-B/ATC functions without the need for multiple LRUs, and software-defined RF functions allow RF circuitry that interfaces to the processors to handle current and future communication needs.
Abstract:
A display system is disclosed for displaying air traffic symbology from a plurality of different types of air traffic surveillance systems on a single monitor. The display shows formation and non-formation aircraft with different symbology. A display device includes a processor for generating display symbology from TCAS, SKE and ADS-B information, and a monitor for displaying the generated symbology in a uniform format.
Abstract:
A system to alter the voltage supplied to the linear regulator of a pulsed transmitter in accordance with the temperature of the regulator, the minimum voltage required for a transmission and the specific aircraft installation requirements so as to reduce problems of heat dissipation in the regulator.
Abstract:
A system to alter the voltage supplied to the linear regulator of a pulsed transmitter in accordance with the temperature of the regulator, the minimum voltage required for a transmission and the specific aircraft installation requirements so as to reduce problems of heat dissipation in the regulator.
Abstract:
An Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system for an aircraft and method of automatically harmonizing a transponder squawk code and an (ADS-B) system such that a squawk code broadcast by the (ADS-B) system matches the transponder squawk code, includes transmitting the transponder squawk code from a transponder positioned onboard an aircraft and receiving the transmitted transponder squawk code with a device positioned onboard the aircraft. The (ADS-B) system is updated with the received transmitter squawk code. The squawk code is transmitted using the (ADS-B) system.