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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING A POTENTIAL CONFLICT BETWEEN AIRCRAFT ON AN AIRPORT SURFACE

  • US 20100017127A1
  • Filed: 05/23/2007
  • Published: 01/21/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/23/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for determining a potential conflict between a first aircraft and a second aircraft on an airport surface, the method comprising the steps of:

  • defining a first aircraft boundary around the first aircraft, based on data related to dimensions of the first aircraft;

    defining a second aircraft boundary around the second aircraft, based on data related to dimensions of the second aircraft; and

    determining a potential conflict exists between the first and the second aircraft, based on the first aircraft boundary and the second aircraft boundary.

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