Methods and apparatus to contact aircraft

Details Methods and apparatus to contact aircraft Methods and apparatus to contact aircraft

2007-11-15

2009-11-17

Tarcza, Thomas H (Department: 3662)

Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,

Aircraft collision avoidance system

C342S030000, C342S036000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07619555

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus to alert a pilot in an aircraft of certain conditions, such as airspace violations. In one embodiments a system uniquely identifies aircraft and send a message to alert the pilot to contact air traffic control on a selected frequency.

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