SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HELICOPTER SITUATIONAL AWARENESS AND LANDING ASSISTANCE
First Claim
1. A system for use with a helicopter, the system comprising:
- a ground transmitter with a GPS receiver, said ground transmitter being located in proximity to a landing pad for the helicopter;
a receiver on the helicopter to receive transmissions from the ground transmitter;
a display on the helicopter to depict position of the landing pad;
a GPS receiver on the helicopter to provide position of the helicopter; and
a database including identification information for the landing pad.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are delineated for use by a helicopter and helicopter landing stations to facilitate helicopter situational awareness and landing assistance. In accordance an exemplary embodiment, a system for use with a helicopter is delineated wherein the system comprises a ground transmitter with a GPS receiver, said ground transmitter being located in proximity to a landing pad for the helicopter; a receiver on the helicopter to receive transmissions from the ground transmitter; a display on the helicopter to depict position of the landing pad; a GPS receiver on the helicopter to provide position of the helicopter; and a database including identification information for the landing pad.
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1. A system for use with a helicopter, the system comprising:
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a ground transmitter with a GPS receiver, said ground transmitter being located in proximity to a landing pad for the helicopter; a receiver on the helicopter to receive transmissions from the ground transmitter; a display on the helicopter to depict position of the landing pad; a GPS receiver on the helicopter to provide position of the helicopter; and a database including identification information for the landing pad.
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Current AssigneeAviation Communication and Surveillance Systems LLC (L3Harris Technologies, Inc.)
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Original AssigneeAviation Communication and Surveillance Systems LLC (L3Harris Technologies, Inc.)
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InventorsOldach, Arnold, Manberg, Charles
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Application NumberUS14/814,284Publication NumberTime in Patent OfficeDaysField of SearchUS Class Current1/1CPC Class CodesG01S 19/15 Aircraft landing systemsG01S 2205/003 for aircraft positioning re...G05D 1/0676 specially adapted for landingG08G 5/0013 with a ground stationG08G 5/0021 located in the aircraftG08G 5/0026 located on the groundG08G 5/025 Navigation or guidance aids...
