METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DISPLAYING ENROUTE MOVING MAPS
First Claim
1. A position indicating display system for an aircraft comprising:
- a moving map display screen representative of an area being traversed by the aircraft such that a current relative position of the aircraft is maintained within a margin of the screen wherein said moving map display is configurable in at least one of a north-up and a heading-up orientation mode;
a first overlay on the moving map display that is indicative of at least one of a predetermined track of travel and a predetermined route; and
a second overlay on the moving map display indicative of a distance range of travel around suitable enroute alternate landing sites.
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Abstract
Methods and systems for a position indicating display system for an aircraft are provided. The system includes a moving map display representative of an area being traversed by the aircraft such that a current relative position of the aircraft is maintained proximate a center of the display, a first overlay on the moving map display that is indicative of a predetermined track of travel, and a second overlay on the moving map display indicative of a distance range from a suitable alternate airport. The second overlay also displays equal time points to assist flight crews in determining closest suitable alternate airport in the event of a required diversion. Constraints regarding the intended flight route on the organized track system are available for display to the flight crew.
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27 Claims
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1. A position indicating display system for an aircraft comprising:
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a moving map display screen representative of an area being traversed by the aircraft such that a current relative position of the aircraft is maintained within a margin of the screen wherein said moving map display is configurable in at least one of a north-up and a heading-up orientation mode; a first overlay on the moving map display that is indicative of at least one of a predetermined track of travel and a predetermined route; and a second overlay on the moving map display indicative of a distance range of travel around suitable enroute alternate landing sites. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of displaying a current position of an aircraft comprising:
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determining a current position of the aircraft; displaying a moving map of an area of earth surface surrounding the determined current position of the aircraft wherein a size of the area is selectable by a user; displaying a predetermined track of intended travel across the area; and wherein said moving map display is configurable in at least one of a north-up and a heading-up orientation mode. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. An electronic flight bag system including a moving map display comprising:
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a first overlay displayed on the moving map display indicative of an intended track of travel; and a second overlay displayed on the moving map display indicative of a current position of the aircraft with respect to a position of a facility capable of receiving the aircraft. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27)
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