METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FAULT DETERMINATION FOR AIRCRAFT
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1. A method for fault determination for an aircraft, the method comprising the steps of:
- generating a predicted maneuver of the aircraft using an aircraft operating input and a model of aircraft performance;
determining an actual maneuver of the aircraft using information obtained from an inertial measurement system;
comparing the predicted maneuver and the actual maneuver; and
determining a fault of the aircraft based on the comparison of the predicted maneuver and the actual maneuver.
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Abstract
A method for fault determination for an aircraft includes the steps of generating a predicted maneuver of the aircraft using an aircraft operating input and a model of aircraft performance, determining an actual maneuver of the aircraft using information obtained from an inertial measurement system, comparing the predicted maneuver and the actual maneuver, and determining a fault of the aircraft based on the comparison of the predicted maneuver and the actual maneuver.
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1. A method for fault determination for an aircraft, the method comprising the steps of:
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generating a predicted maneuver of the aircraft using an aircraft operating input and a model of aircraft performance; determining an actual maneuver of the aircraft using information obtained from an inertial measurement system; comparing the predicted maneuver and the actual maneuver; and determining a fault of the aircraft based on the comparison of the predicted maneuver and the actual maneuver. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A program product for fault determination for an aircraft, the program product comprising:
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a program configured to at least facilitate; generating a predicted maneuver of the aircraft using an aircraft operating input and a model of aircraft performance; determining an actual maneuver of the aircraft using information provided by an inertial measurement system; comparing the predicted maneuver and the actual maneuver; and determining a fault of the aircraft based on the comparison of the predicted maneuver and the actual maneuver; and a computer-readable signal bearing medium bearing the program. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system for determination for an aircraft, the system comprising:
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an inertial measurement system configured to at least facilitate obtaining information pertaining to an actual maneuver of the aircraft; and a processor coupled to the inertial measurement system and configured to at least facilitate; generating a predicted maneuver of the aircraft using an aircraft operating input and a model of aircraft performance; determining the actual maneuver of the aircraft using the information obtained by the inertial measurement system; comparing the predicted maneuver and the actual maneuver; and determining a fault of the aircraft based on the comparison of the predicted maneuver and the actual maneuver. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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