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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ALERTING AN AIRCRAFT CREW MEMBER OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT BETWEEN AIRCRAFT ON A TAXIWAY

  • US 20100017105A1
  • Filed: 05/29/2007
  • Published: 01/21/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/29/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for alerting an aircraft crew member of a potential conflict between a first aircraft and a second aircraft on a first taxiway, the method comprising the steps of:

  • monitoring data related to real-time positioning the first aircraft on the first taxiway;

    monitoring data related to real-time positioning of the second aircraft;

    predicting whether the second aircraft will enter the first taxiway, based on the monitored data related to real-time positioning of the second aircraft; and

    indicating the potential conflict on the first taxiway, if a prediction is made that the second aircraft will enter the first taxiway.

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