System and method for aiding airdrop computations
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1. A system for aiding airdrop computations, comprising in combination:
- a ground system that includes a first computer that receives data from a plurality of sensors; and
an airborne system that includes a second computer that calculates a release point for an airdrop maneuver;
wherein the ground system and the airborne system communicate via a data link to allow the sensor data received by the first computer to be communicated to the second computer, and wherein the second computer calculates the release point based on the sensor data.
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Abstract
A system and method for aiding airdrop computations is described. The system includes a ground system, a data link, and an airborne system. The ground system accumulates substantially real time drop zone GPS and meteorological data, which is transferred to the airborne system via the data link. The airborne system makes adjustments to a release point of the airdrop based on the data received from the ground system. Additionally, the airborne system provides airdrop status to the ground system via the data link.
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1. A system for aiding airdrop computations, comprising in combination:
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a ground system that includes a first computer that receives data from a plurality of sensors; and an airborne system that includes a second computer that calculates a release point for an airdrop maneuver;
wherein the ground system and the airborne system communicate via a data link to allow the sensor data received by the first computer to be communicated to the second computer, and wherein the second computer calculates the release point based on the sensor data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for aiding airdrop computations, comprising in combination:
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receiving substantially real time sensor data from a drop zone via a data link; calculating a release point for an airdrop maneuver based on the received sensor data; and adjusting a flight plan based on the calculated release point. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for receiving status of an airdrop maneuver, comprising in combination:
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providing an initial flight plan for an airdrop maneuver to a computer accessible by ground crew; and providing an updated flight plan for the airdrop maneuver to the computer via a data link as the airdrop maneuver progresses, wherein the updated flight plan includes an adjustment to a release point. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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