Communication of landing conditions

Details Communication of landing conditions Communication of landing conditions

2006-08-15

2009-12-01

Pham, Toan N (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Aircraft alarm or indicating systems

C340S971000, C340S947000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07626513

ABSTRACT:
The invention discloses differing embodiments of methods, aircraft, and apparatus for communicating the braking conditions of a runway. In one embodiment, braking information may be determined from a first aircraft which has landed on the runway. The braking information may be communicated to air traffic control and/or a second aircraft. Communication of the braking information may take place utilizing an Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast system (ADS-B) and/or other type of automatic networking system.

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