Precision approach path indicator systems and light assemblies useful in same
First Claim
34. A precision approach path indicator system effective in providing approach slope guidance for aircraft approaching an airport runway, the system comprising a plurality of light assemblies positioned on or in proximity to an airport runway, and structured to be effective in providing approach slope guidance light signals to a pilot of an aircraft approaching a runway, each light assembly including a light source comprising light emitting diodes.
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Abstract
Precision approach path indicator systems (PAPIs) effective in providing approach slope guidance for aircraft approaching an airport runway are provided. Such PAPIs include a plurality of light assemblies positioned on or in proximity to an airport runway and structured or configured to be effective in providing approach slope guidance light signals to a pilot of an aircraft approaching a runway. Each light assembly includes a light source comprising light emitting diodes (LEDs), preferably a first array of LEDs and a second array of LEDs.
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44 Claims
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34. A precision approach path indicator system effective in providing approach slope guidance for aircraft approaching an airport runway, the system comprising
a plurality of light assemblies positioned on or in proximity to an airport runway, and structured to be effective in providing approach slope guidance light signals to a pilot of an aircraft approaching a runway, each light assembly including a light source comprising light emitting diodes.
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44-1. The system of claim 43 in which the first and second mirrored surfaces are positioned at an angle of 90°
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