System for previewing vertical speed guidance following an air traffic conflict alert

BK Rupnik, PJ Moran, SJ Flannigan, KA Vining… - US Patent …, 2021 - Google Patents
Abstract Systems and methods for enabling a pilot to select an automated response to an air
traffic conflict alert. In accordance with one embodiment, the system includes updated …

Automated collision avoidance methods and systems

Z Padera, J Frank, L Melendez - US Patent 12,024,281, 2024 - Google Patents
Methods and systems are provided for autonomous vehicle operation for collision
avoidance. One method involves identifying an autonomous operating mode and one or …

VHF-omnidirectional range/instrument landing system receiver and methods of use

Y Zhang, HAS Montalvo, S Perera - US Patent 12,126,427, 2024 - Google Patents
An instrument landing system comprises: a wideband antenna configured to receive signals
in a VHF band; and a receiver coupled to the wideband antenna and configured to …

Systems and methods for power reduction in formation flight

KG Campbell, J Li - US Patent 11,887,493, 2024 - Google Patents
According to one implementation of the present disclosure, a method for formation flight is
disclosed. The method includes: during flight, arranging for a first aircraft to fly into a …

System control architecture monitoring system

AR Ladurini, SA Cook, GR Litteral, PJ Wagner… - US Patent …, 2022 - Google Patents
One example includes a system control architecture that includes local control systems to
provide respective condition signals associated with situational awareness conditions of an …

Aircraft traffic alert and collision avoidance system with autoflight system mode protection

R Khatwa, WP Cleveland, BD Crouse - US Patent 10,885,798, 2021 - Google Patents
Disclosed is an autopilot-coupled traffic alert and collision avoidance systems (AP TCAS).
The AP TCAS includes a an AP/automatic flight control system (AFCS) that is config ured to …

Method for determining a vertical path of an aircraft from its current position, associated computer program product and determining system

M Bauer, G Durand - US Patent 11,249,489, 2022 - Google Patents
A method of determining a vertical path of an aircraft from its current position, an associated
computer program product and a determining system are disclosed. In one aspect, the …

Standardizing platform approaches for aircraft

A Yvetot, A Dayot - US Patent 11,164,468, 2021 - Google Patents
A method to manage approaches to a platform (in particular at sea and operated by a
helicopter) comprises the steps of receiving initial parameters and determining four …