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Methods and apparatus for beacon code changes in an air traffic control system

  • US 8,977,483 B2
  • Filed: 06/20/2013
  • Issued: 03/10/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/20/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • receiving a flight plan from an aircraft;

    relaying, using a computer processor, clearance of the flight plan to the aircraft;

    setting a beacon code on a transponder on the aircraft without voice communication;

    receiving an acknowledgement of the beacon code setting from the aircraft;

    sending an acknowledgement to the aircraft;

    setting a new beacon code on the transponder without voice communication; and

    receiving a new acknowledgement of the new beacon code from the aircraft.

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