Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Runway identification system and method
- Patent Title (中): 跑道识别系统及方法
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Application No.: US12883061Application Date: 2010-09-15
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Publication No.: US08576113B1Publication Date: 2013-11-05
- Inventor: Kirschen A. Seah , Jeffery A. Finley
- Applicant: Kirschen A. Seah , Jeffery A. Finley
- Applicant Address: US IA Cedar Rapids
- Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US IA Cedar Rapids
- Agent Donna P. Suchy; Daniel M. Barbieri
- Main IPC: G01S13/76
- IPC: G01S13/76
Abstract:
A runway identification system and method utilizes a set of (reflectors or sources). The reflectors or sources can be located in proximity to the end of runway. The method receives electromagnetic energy from the reflectors or sources. A runway identification is determined from the electromagnetic energy. The runway identification can be displayed on a display in the aircraft. The reflectors can be corner reflectors, laser reflectors or other reflective optics.
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