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Terrain data retrieval system

  • US 20020113719A1
  • Filed: 09/17/2001
  • Published: 08/22/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/31/1995
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A warning system for an aircraft comprising:

  • first means for receiving signals representative of the flight path angle;

    second means for receiving signals from a predetermined satellite-based navigation system representative of the position of the aircraft;

    third means for receiving signals representative of the altitude of an aircraft;

    means for storing data representative of predetermined terrain information; and

    means responsive to said first means, said second means, said third means and said storing means for generating a first warning signal of a hazardous flight condition as a function of the position of the aircraft relative to said predetermined terrain information and the flight path angle of aircraft for a predetermined area relative to the aircraft.

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