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Systems and methods for monitoring an altitude in a flight vehicle

  • US 20070239326A1
  • Filed: 04/05/2006
  • Published: 10/11/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/05/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for monitoring an altitude in a flight vehicle, comprising:

  • a barometric altimeter system operable to determine an altitude of the flight vehicle relative to a pressure datum that is adjustably selectable;

    at least one altitude determination system that is operable to determine an altitude of the flight vehicle without reference to the selected pressure datum; and

    a processor coupled to the barometric altimeter system and to the at least one altitude determination system that is operable to receive altitude information from the barometric altimeter system and the at least one altitude determination system and compare the respective altitude information to determine if an altitude discrepancy exists.

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