Patent classifications
B64D43/02
Trajectory Amendment System
Systems and methods for providing trajectory amendments are provided. In one embodiment, a method can include receiving, by one or more first computing devices, a plurality of parameters associated with an aircraft. The method can further include determining, by the one or more first computing devices, a trajectory amendment associated with the aircraft based at least in part on the plurality of parameters. The method can include determining, by the one or more first computing devices, a projected operations value associated with the trajectory amendment. The method can further include providing, by the one or more first computing devices to one or more second computing devices of an operator associated with the aircraft, a set of data identifying the trajectory amendment and the projected operations value associated with the trajectory amendment.
Trajectory Amendment System
Systems and methods for providing trajectory amendments are provided. In one embodiment, a method can include receiving, by one or more first computing devices, a plurality of parameters associated with an aircraft. The method can further include determining, by the one or more first computing devices, a trajectory amendment associated with the aircraft based at least in part on the plurality of parameters. The method can include determining, by the one or more first computing devices, a projected operations value associated with the trajectory amendment. The method can further include providing, by the one or more first computing devices to one or more second computing devices of an operator associated with the aircraft, a set of data identifying the trajectory amendment and the projected operations value associated with the trajectory amendment.
FORMING AN AIR DATA PROBE FROM A POROUS COVER AND BRAZING MATERIAL
A probe portion of an air data probe is provided. The probe portion includes an endoskeleton structure having an outer surface, a heater cable disposed along the outer surface of the endoskeleton structure, a porous cover, surrounding the endoskeleton structure and heater cable, and a braze filler that substantially fills gaps between the heater cable and the endoskeleton structure and that substantially fills gaps in the porous metal cover.
System and method for determining the real-time effect of ice accumulation on aircraft surfaces on angle of attack during flight
A system includes a plurality of sensors along a surface of an airfoil operable to measure a first set of ice thickness values at a first time and a second set of ice thickness values at a second time. The system further includes a processor configured to determine a first plurality of lift calculation variables and a second plurality of lift calculation variables. The processor also generates a threshold angle of attack value and updates the threshold angle of attack value at the second time, based on one or more differences between the first and second sets of ice thickness values and the first and second plurality of lift calculation variables. The processor is further configured to send, to a display, based on the updated threshold angle of attack, one or more changes to flight data to adjust the actual angle of attack of the airfoil.
System and method for determining the real-time effect of ice accumulation on aircraft surfaces on angle of attack during flight
A system includes a plurality of sensors along a surface of an airfoil operable to measure a first set of ice thickness values at a first time and a second set of ice thickness values at a second time. The system further includes a processor configured to determine a first plurality of lift calculation variables and a second plurality of lift calculation variables. The processor also generates a threshold angle of attack value and updates the threshold angle of attack value at the second time, based on one or more differences between the first and second sets of ice thickness values and the first and second plurality of lift calculation variables. The processor is further configured to send, to a display, based on the updated threshold angle of attack, one or more changes to flight data to adjust the actual angle of attack of the airfoil.
Laser airspeed measurement sensor incorporating reversion capability
An air data system includes a laser emitter, a laser receiver, and an electronics module. The electronics module includes a processor and computer-readable memory encoded with instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the laser to emit a coherent light pulse into a target volume locating within an exhaust flow aft of an aircraft. The laser receiver detects backscatter produced by the coherent light pulse interacting with the aft target volume, and the electronics module determines an air data parameter based on the backscatter and at least one of an engine parameter indicative of an engine condition of the aircraft and an aircraft parameter indicative of a state of the aircraft before outputting the air data parameter to a consuming system of the aircraft.
ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND METHOD, FOR GUIDING THE PILOT IN PILOTING AN AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING IN THE PRESENCE OF A CROSSWIND
Disclosed is a method of guiding the pilot of an aircraft for the alignment maneuver, including: determining at a first instant an occurrence close to the alignment maneuver and triggering the display of a first symbol on the screen; updating the position of the first symbol on the horizon according to the updated value of the aircraft heading; when the alignment maneuver is to begin, moving a second symbol on the screen from the position of the first symbol, the direction of the displacement with respect to the horizon being determined depending on the direction of the crosswind with respect to the runway and the value of the displacement being determined depending on the difference between the current dynamic sideslip of the aircraft and a current dynamic sideslip setpoint value calculated for the aircraft.
ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND METHOD, FOR GUIDING THE PILOT IN PILOTING AN AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING IN THE PRESENCE OF A CROSSWIND
Disclosed is a method of guiding the pilot of an aircraft for the alignment maneuver, including: determining at a first instant an occurrence close to the alignment maneuver and triggering the display of a first symbol on the screen; updating the position of the first symbol on the horizon according to the updated value of the aircraft heading; when the alignment maneuver is to begin, moving a second symbol on the screen from the position of the first symbol, the direction of the displacement with respect to the horizon being determined depending on the direction of the crosswind with respect to the runway and the value of the displacement being determined depending on the difference between the current dynamic sideslip of the aircraft and a current dynamic sideslip setpoint value calculated for the aircraft.
DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN AIRCRAFT
A display system for an aircraft cockpit comprises a display device configured to be secured to a user's head, a sensor to determine an orientation of the user's head, and a display computer. The computer is configured to control the display of information relating to the flight of the aircraft on the display device, to acquire information on the user's head orientation, to determine an angular offset value between a direction corresponding to the head orientation and a longitudinal axis of the aircraft, to evaluate at least one condition as a function of the angular offset value, and to control the display device display in accordance with a first display mode when the condition is verified, this first display mode corresponding to a display comprising at least one aircraft piloting assistance symbol displayed in a conforming manner, and another display mode when the condition is not verified.
DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN AIRCRAFT
A display system for an aircraft cockpit comprises a display device configured to be secured to a user's head, a sensor to determine an orientation of the user's head, and a display computer. The computer is configured to control the display of information relating to the flight of the aircraft on the display device, to acquire information on the user's head orientation, to determine an angular offset value between a direction corresponding to the head orientation and a longitudinal axis of the aircraft, to evaluate at least one condition as a function of the angular offset value, and to control the display device display in accordance with a first display mode when the condition is verified, this first display mode corresponding to a display comprising at least one aircraft piloting assistance symbol displayed in a conforming manner, and another display mode when the condition is not verified.