Systems and methods for tracing aircraft vortices

Details Systems and methods for tracing aircraft vortices Systems and methods for tracing aircraft vortices

2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Ellis, Christopher P (Department: 3644)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft control

Automatic

C244S199300, C244S180000, C340S968000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07874522

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for tracing aircraft vortices. One method includes directing a tracer from a first aircraft into a vortical flow generated by the first aircraft. The method can further include detecting a characteristic corresponding to the presence of the tracer directed into the vortical flow. Based at least in part on the detected characteristic, the method can include directing the flight of the first aircraft, or a second aircraft following the first aircraft, or both.

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