Aircraft cargo locating system

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2007-04-03

2007-04-03

Collins, Timothy D. (Department: 3643)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

Load accommodation

C244S137100

Reexamination Certificate

active

10864465

ABSTRACT:
An aircraft cargo locating system determines the location and weight of aircraft cargo placed in unit loading devices. A wireless tag, such as an Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag is affixed to each of the loading devices. The system receives information from the tags, and from the information calculates the location of the loading devices and the weight of the loading devices. The system is able to calculate weight and balance parameters to assist in the loading process.

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