Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Aircraft collision avoidance system
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-13
2007-03-13
Pihulic, Dan (Department: 3662)
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Aircraft collision avoidance system
C342S057000, C342S182000, C340S961000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10813911
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods relate to an aircraft with a CAS that may be employed to enhance pilot awareness. The CAS may be employed on a formation member aircraft to provide a TA that is distinctive for an intruding formation member aircraft, as opposed to a TA provided as a result of an intruding nonmember aircraft. The CAS may also provide a plurality of status indications for aircraft engaged in airborne refueling, as well as aural indications of the present mode of operation for the CAS.
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Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems LLC
Moss Allen J.
Pihulic Dan
Squire Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.
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