Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Aircraft collision avoidance system
Patent
1996-07-01
2000-09-12
Satomayor, John B.
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Aircraft collision avoidance system
342 55, G01S 1393, G01S 1386
Patent
active
061184012
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for avoiding collision between objects and wingtips of an aircraft when the aircraft is on the ground includes mounting detecting devices such as a low cost radar unit and a video camera in the wingtip. These detection devices are coupled with one or more indicators to provide an operator of the aircraft such as a pilot that an imminent collision with an object is about the occur. The indication can be an audio or visual signal, either within or outside of the aircraft.
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Satomayor John B.
Sun Microsystems Inc.
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