Systems and methods employing a collision avoidance system to enhance pilot awareness
First Claim
1. A method of employing a collision avoidance system for an aircraft that is a member of a formation to distinguish between members and nonmembers of the formation, the method comprising providing a signal used to indicate only that one or more other formation member aircraft has attained at least one of a predefined spatial condition and a predefined temporal condition.
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Abstract
Systems and methods relate to an aircraft with a CAS that may be employed to enhance pilot awareness. The CAS may be employed on a formation member aircraft to provide a TA that is distinctive for an intruding formation member aircraft, as opposed to a TA provided as a result of an intruding nonmember aircraft. The CAS may also provide a plurality of status indications for aircraft engaged in airborne refueling, as well as aural indications of the present mode of operation for the CAS.
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29 Claims
- 1. A method of employing a collision avoidance system for an aircraft that is a member of a formation to distinguish between members and nonmembers of the formation, the method comprising providing a signal used to indicate only that one or more other formation member aircraft has attained at least one of a predefined spatial condition and a predefined temporal condition.
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11. A method of employing a collision avoidance system for an aircraft that is a member of a formation to distinguish between members and nonmembers of the formation, the method comprising:
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determining that at least one of a predefined spatial condition and a predefined temporal condition is attained by one or more other formation member aircraft; and
providing a signal that is unique as a result of the determination.
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12. A method of employing a collision avoidance system to distinguish between members and nonmembers of a formation, the method comprising:
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differentiating between a first aircraft that is a member of the formation and a second aircraft that is not a member of the formation; and
providing an aural indication that distinguishes between the first aircraft and the second aircraft.
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- 13. A method of employing a collision avoidance system for an aircraft that is engaged in a refueling operation, the method comprising providing a signal used to indicate attainment of a predefined condition for the refueling operation.
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18. A collision avoidance system for an aircraft that is a member of a formation, comprising:
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a device storing a program to control at least certain operations of the collision avoidance system; and
a processor operating in accordance with the program to provide a signal used to indicate only that one or more other formation member aircraft has attained at least one of a predefined spatial condition and a predefined temporal condition.
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19. A system, comprising:
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an aircraft that is a member of a formation and includes a collision avoidance system;
a device storing a program to control at least certain operations of the collision avoidance system; and
a processor operating in accordance with the program to provide a signal used to indicate only that one or more other formation member aircraft has attained at least one of a predefined spatial condition and a predefined temporal condition.
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20. A collision avoidance system for an aircraft that is a member of a formation, comprising:
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a device storing a program to control at least certain operations of the collision avoidance system; and
a processor operating in accordance with the program to;
determine that at least one of a predefined spatial condition and a predefined temporal condition is attained by one or more other formation member aircraft; and
provide a signal that is unique as a result of the determination.
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21. A system, comprising:
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an aircraft that is a member of a formation and includes a collision avoidance system;
a device storing a program to control at least certain operations of the collision avoidance system; and
a processor operating in accordance with the program to;
determine that at least one of a predefined spatial condition and a predefined temporal condition is attained by one or more other formation member aircraft; and
provide a signal that is unique as a result of the determination.
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22. A collision avoidance system, comprising:
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a device storing a program to control at least certain operations of the collision avoidance system; and
a processor operating in accordance with the program to;
differentiate between a first aircraft that is a member of a formation and a second aircraft that is not a member of the formation; and
provide an aural indication that distinguishes between the first aircraft and the second aircraft.
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23. A system, comprising:
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an aircraft that is a member of a formation and includes a collision avoidance system;
a device storing a program to control at least certain operations of the collision avoidance system; and
a processor operating in accordance with the program to;
differentiate between a first aircraft that is a member of a formation and a second aircraft that is not a member of the formation; and
provide an aural indication that distinguishes between the first aircraft and the second aircraft.
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24. A collision avoidance system for an aircraft that is engaged in a refueling operation, comprising:
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a device storing a program to control at least certain operations of the collision avoidance system; and
a processor operating in accordance with the program to provide a signal used to indicate attainment of a predefined condition for the refueling operation.
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25. A system, comprising:
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an aircraft that is engaged in a refueling operation and includes a collision avoidance system;
a device storing a program to control at least certain operations of the collision avoidance system; and
a processor operating in accordance with the program to provide a signal used to indicate attainment of a predefined condition for the refueling operation.
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26. A collision avoidance system, comprising:
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a device storing a program to control at least certain operations of the collision avoidance system; and
a processor operating in accordance with the program to provide a signal used to aurally indicate a change in a mode of operation of the collision avoidance system.
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27. A system, comprising:
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an aircraft that includes a collision avoidance system;
a device storing a program to control at least certain operations of the collision avoidance system; and
a processor operating in accordance with the program to provide a signal used to aurally indicate a change in a mode of operation of the collision avoidance system.
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28. A collision avoidance system, comprising:
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a device storing a program to control at least certain operations of the collision avoidance system; and
a processor operating in accordance with the program to;
provide a signal used to indicate a change in a mode of operation of the collision avoidance system; and
modify a displayed view of an own aircraft symbol in response to the signal.
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29. A system, comprising:
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an aircraft that includes a collision avoidance system;
a device storing a program to control at least certain operations of the collision avoidance system; and
a processor operating in accordance with the program to;
provide a signal used to indicate a change in a mode of operation of the collision avoidance system; and
modify a displayed view of an own aircraft symbol in response to the signal.
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