Threat avoidance system and method for aircraft
February 21, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3668403 Computer system to prevent collision between moving objects such as aircraft moving from one sector to another Apparatus and method for adjusting set clearance altitude in a terrain following radar system System and method for optimizing aircraft flight path Method for providing a collision free path in a three-dimensional space Method for locating a radio frequency emitter Method for displaying intervisibility data Traffic advisory-instantaneous vertical speed display Conflict detection and resolution between moving objects Apparatus and method for an aircraft navigation system having improved mission management and survivability capabilities Patent #: 5086396 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 393513 filed on 02/21/1995US Classes:340/961, Potential collision with other aircraft342/29, AIRCRAFT COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM (CAS)342/65, With terrain avoidance or alarm701/122, With course diversion701/301Collision avoidanceExaminersPrimary: Swarthout, Brent A.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG08G 005/04AbstractA computer-based process for rapidly responding to previously unknown threats to airborne aircraft. The process makes quick, automatic decisions when required for close-range threats, yet provides the aircraft operator an opportunity to choose the appropriate response when time permits.Field of SearchAIRCRAFT ALARM OR INDICATING SYSTEMSPotential collision with other aircraft VEHICLE POSITION INDICATION Wind shear Indicator visible in pilot's line of sight through windscreen AIRCRAFT COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM (CAS) AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL By deflected or repeated signal With terrain avoidance or alarm | |
