Method and system for obtaining and presenting turbulence data via communication devices located on airplanes
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- receiving turbulence data including multiple different turbulence levels within each of one or more regions of a turbulence map obtained by a plurality of communication devices during flights on-board respective ones of a plurality of airplanes, wherein the turbulence data is received from one or more primary communication devices and one or more supplemental communication devices on-board the same one or more of the plurality of airplanes;
wherein the received turbulence data is obtained by;
obtaining spatial acceleration data affecting each of the plurality of communication devices and converting the spatial acceleration data into turbulence data based on a conversion process;
generating turbulence map data including accumulated tempo-spatial turbulence information of a single turbulence level for each of the one or more regions by super-positioning onto a single tempo-spatial frame of reference the turbulence data including the multiple different turbulence levels within each of the one or more regions received from the plurality of communication devices;
distributing the turbulence map data including the accumulated tempo-spatial turbulence information to one or more of the plurality of communication devices; and
displaying the turbulence map data.
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Abstract
A device, system and method is provided for obtaining and processing turbulence data via communication devices located on-board airplanes. Turbulence data obtained by a plurality of communication devices may be received during flights on-board respective ones of a plurality of airplanes. Turbulence map data may be generated by super-positioning the turbulence data received from the plurality of communication devices onto a single tempo-spatial frame of reference. The turbulence map data may be distributed to one or more of the communication devices. A device, system and method is also provided for generating turbulence map data that may reduce or eliminate “false positive” turbulence events. A device, system and method is also provided for communicating with on-board communication devices operating in a “flight crew mode” or a “passenger mode.”
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20 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving turbulence data including multiple different turbulence levels within each of one or more regions of a turbulence map obtained by a plurality of communication devices during flights on-board respective ones of a plurality of airplanes, wherein the turbulence data is received from one or more primary communication devices and one or more supplemental communication devices on-board the same one or more of the plurality of airplanes; wherein the received turbulence data is obtained by;
obtaining spatial acceleration data affecting each of the plurality of communication devices and converting the spatial acceleration data into turbulence data based on a conversion process;generating turbulence map data including accumulated tempo-spatial turbulence information of a single turbulence level for each of the one or more regions by super-positioning onto a single tempo-spatial frame of reference the turbulence data including the multiple different turbulence levels within each of the one or more regions received from the plurality of communication devices; distributing the turbulence map data including the accumulated tempo-spatial turbulence information to one or more of the plurality of communication devices; and displaying the turbulence map data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method comprising:
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obtaining turbulence data including one or more turbulence levels within one or more regions of a turbulence map obtained during a flight on-board an airplane, wherein the turbulence data is received from one or more primary communication devices and one or more secondary communication devices on-board the same airplane; wherein obtaining turbulence data comprises;
obtaining spatial acceleration data affecting each of the primary and secondary communication devices and converting the spatial acceleration data into turbulence data based on a conversion process;transmitting the turbulence data from one or more of the primary and secondary communication devices to a remote location; receiving turbulence map data including accumulated tempo-spatial turbulence information of a single turbulence level for each of the one or more regions generated at the remote location by super-positioning onto a single tempo-spatial frame of reference the turbulence data including the one or more turbulence levels within the one or more regions received from the one or more primary and secondary communication devices with turbulence data including one or more different turbulence levels within the one or more regions received from one or more other communication devices during flights on-board other airplanes; displaying the accumulated tempo-spatial turbulence information associated with the one or more regions surrounding the airplane and the other airplanes. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A device comprising:
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one or more processors; one or more memories; and one or more instructions stored in the memory and executable by the processor, which, when executed, configure the one or more processors to; receive turbulence data including multiple different turbulence levels within each of one or more regions of a turbulence map obtained by a plurality of communication devices during flights on-board respective ones of a plurality of airplanes, wherein the turbulence data is received from one or more primary communication devices and one or more supplemental communication devices on-board the same one or more of the plurality of airplanes, wherein the one or more processors are configured to receive turbulence data by;
obtaining spatial acceleration data affecting each of the plurality of communication devices and converting the spatial acceleration data into turbulence data based on a conversion process,generate turbulence map data including accumulated tempo-spatial turbulence information of a single turbulence level for each of the one or more regions by super-positioning onto a single tempo-spatial frame of reference the turbulence data including the multiple different turbulence levels within each of the one or more regions received from the plurality of communication devices, and distribute the turbulence map data including the accumulated tempo-spatial turbulence information to one or more of the plurality of communication devices. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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18. A communication device comprising:
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one or more processors; one or more memories; and one or more instructions stored in the memory and executable by the processor, which, when executed, configure the one or more processors to; obtain turbulence data including one or more turbulence levels within one or more regions of a turbulence map obtained during a flight on-board an airplane, wherein the turbulence data is received from one or more primary communication devices and one or more secondary communication devices on-board the same airplane, wherein the one or more processors are configured to obtain turbulence data by;
obtaining spatial acceleration data affecting each of the primary and secondary communication devices and converting the spatial acceleration data into turbulence data based on a conversion process,transmit the turbulence data from one or more of the primary and secondary communication devices to a remote location, receive turbulence map data including accumulated tempo-spatial turbulence information of a single turbulence level for each of the one or more regions generated at the remote location by super-positioning onto a single tempo-spatial frame of reference the turbulence data including the one or more turbulence levels within the one or more regions received from the one or more primary and secondary communication devices with turbulence data including one or more different turbulence levels within the one or more regions received from one or more other communication devices during flights on-board other airplanes, and display the accumulated tempo-spatial turbulence information associated with the one or more regions surrounding the airplane and the other airplanes. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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