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Beacon docking system with visual guidance display

  • US 20070219710A1
  • Filed: 05/10/2007
  • Published: 09/20/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/07/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for parking an aircraft at an expected stopping position at an airport, comprising:

  • using a first transceiver disposed aboard the aircraft, transmitting a call signal including data retrieved from a memory circuit of the transceiver, the data being unique to the specific aircraft-type of the aircraft;

    receiving the call signal using a second transceiver that is disposed at a location remote from the aircraft;

    using a sensor that is disposed at a location remote from the aircraft, sensing positional and trajectory information relating to the aircraft;

    based on the received call signal and the sensed positional and trajectory information relating to the aircraft, determining instructions for guiding the aircraft to an expected stopping position for a specific aircraft-type of the aircraft;

    formatting the determined instructions for being displayed using a display device; and

    , displaying the said formatted instructions so as to provide to a pilot of the aircraft instructions for parking the aircraft at the expected stopping position.

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