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Systems and methods for enhanced adoptive validation of ATC clearance requests

  • US 10,026,324 B2
  • Filed: 11/04/2014
  • Issued: 07/17/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/04/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system, the system comprising:

  • a processor executing a controller pilot data link communication application;

    at least one source of dynamic information coupled to the processor, wherein the dynamic information comprises data relevant to possible flight paths of an aircraft, the dynamic information being changeable during the flight of the aircraft, wherein the processor processes at least one flight crew provided clearance request that identifies a deviation from the present flight path and validates the at least one clearance request against the dynamic information;

    wherein, when the at least one clearance request is deemed valid when compared against the dynamic information, the at least one clearance request is sent without further input from a user to an air traffic control center to request an associated clearance.

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