Aeronautics and astronautics – Landing field arrangement
Patent
1998-12-01
2000-07-25
Poon, Peter M.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Landing field arrangement
244110E, B64F 100, B64C 2568
Patent
active
060927631
ABSTRACT:
A runway (21) is used to retrieve aircraft from the skies. During an emergency landing (57), an aircraft crash damage limitation system is deployed from a heated underground storage area (12, 22 and encircled H). A pair of parallel guide tracks (52) lift from bunkers (12 and 22) along the edge of the runway (21) and an aircraft recovery unit (18) is deployed from an apparatus storage area (12) at the approach. The guide tracks (52) provide nozzles (46) for complete runway foaming. Guide tracks (52) are further supported in deployment by a guide track retaining wall (64). The aircraft recovery unit is charged with fire suppressant agents (encircled F) and is locked into the guide tracks (52). A locking and acceleration/braking method is contained in magnetic flux bars (44 and 66). The aircraft recovery unit (18) is signaled to effect an air speed to ground speed match with the incoming distressed aircraft (57) by a control center (encircled E). An aircraft recovery locator (EL) is mounted on the aircraft recovery unit (18) to signal aircraft position. A winch and cable backup propulsion/braking apparatus is provided by a means in the aircraft crash damage limitation system. The aforementioned capture system can operate in reverse for additional flexibility of deployment. Capture cells (42) cushion the aircraft (57) upon landing on the aircraft recovery unit (18). Capture cells (42) centered on the center, top of the aircraft recovery unit (18) are employed to foam (encircled FC) the fuselage exterior. A means is provided to either deplane passengers and crew at the final braking site or to tow the aircraft and recovery unit combination to a secondary location. The recovery system is then serviced after an event and returned to stand-by status in bunkers (12 and 22).
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Hemes David John
Palo Francis T.
Poon Peter M.
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