公开(公告)号：US07982658B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-19

申请号：US12415704

申请日：2009-03-31

Applicant: Donald C. Kauffman ,  Brian P. Bunch

Inventor： Donald C. Kauffman ,  Brian P. Bunch

IPC: G01S13/95

CPC classification number: G01S13/953 ,  G01S7/062 ,  Y02A90/18

Abstract: Dynamic weather model systems and methods are operable to assess weather in proximity to an airborne aircraft. An exemplary embodiment receives a radar return from the weather, determines reflectivity information from the received radar return, retrieves a weather model from a weather model data base, compares the weather with the retrieved weather model and the determined reflectivity information, predicts a characteristic of the weather based upon the comparison of the weather and the weather model, and determines if the predicted characteristic is potentially hazardous to the airborne aircraft. The weather model is defined by at least one weather modeling algorithm, and is defined by at least one of a parameter and a variable parameter range residing in a weather characteristics database.

Abstract translation: 动态气象模型系统和方法可用于评估飞机附近的天气。 示例性实施例从天气接收雷达返回，从接收到的雷达返回中确定反射率信息，从天气模型数据库检索天气模型，将天气与所检索的天气模型和确定的反射率信息进行比较，预测 基于天气和天气模型的比较，确定天气是否预测的特征对机载飞机潜在有害。 天气模型由至少一个天气模型算法定义，并且由驻留在天气特征数据库中的参数和可变参数范围中的至少一个来定义。

公开(公告)号：US20100245165A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-30

申请号：US12415704

申请日：2009-03-31

Applicant: Donald C. Kauffman ,  Brian P. Bunch

Inventor： Donald C. Kauffman ,  Brian P. Bunch

IPC: G01S13/95

CPC classification number: G01S13/953 ,  G01S7/062 ,  Y02A90/18

Abstract: Dynamic weather model systems and methods are operable to assess weather in proximity to an airborne aircraft. An exemplary embodiment receives a radar return from the weather, determines reflectivity information from the received radar return, retrieves a weather model from a weather model data base, compares the weather with the retrieved weather model and the determined reflectivity information, predicts a characteristic of the weather based upon the comparison of the weather and the weather model, and determines if the predicted characteristic is potentially hazardous to the airborne aircraft. The weather model is defined by at least one weather modeling algorithm, and is defined by at least one of a parameter and a variable parameter range residing in a weather characteristics database.

Abstract translation: 动态气象模型系统和方法可用于评估飞机附近的天气。 示例性实施例从天气接收雷达返回，从接收到的雷达返回中确定反射率信息，从天气模型数据库检索天气模型，将天气与所检索的天气模型和确定的反射率信息进行比较，预测 基于天气和天气模型的比较，确定天气是否预测的特征对机载飞机潜在有害。 天气模型由至少一个天气模型算法定义，并且由驻留在天气特征数据库中的参数和可变参数范围中的至少一个来定义。

公开(公告)号：US20120169531A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-05

申请号：US13051769

申请日：2011-03-18

Applicant: Brian P. Bunch

Inventor： Brian P. Bunch

IPC: G01S13/95

CPC classification number: G01S13/953 ,  Y02A90/18

Abstract: Systems and methods for improving display quality for at range weather data of smaller antenna size radar weather systems. A processor receives a column of quantized reflectivity data associated with an antenna from a radar system. The processor adjusts the column of quantized reflectivity data based on estimated quantized reflectivity data associated with a beam pattern for an antenna that is larger than the antenna associated with the received column of quantized reflectivity data.

Abstract translation: 用于提高小天线尺寸雷达天气系统天气数据的显示质量的系统和方法。 处理器从雷达系统接收与天线相关联的一列量化的反射率数据。 处理器基于与天线的波束图案相关联的估计的量化反射率数据来调整量化反射率数据列，其大于与所接收的量化反射率数据列相关联的天线。

公开(公告)号：US20100188280A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-29

申请号：US12358924

申请日：2009-01-23

Applicant: Brian P. Bunch ,  Eric A. Albert Nelson

Inventor： Brian P. Bunch ,  Eric A. Albert Nelson

IPC: G01S13/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/005 ,  G01S5/0252 ,  G01S13/876 ,  G01S13/89

Abstract: Location systems and methods are operable to determine a location of an airborne vehicle. An exemplary embodiment identifies at least one object in a pre-captured image stored in an onboard memory and defined by a known location, identifies at least one ground object in a current radar image, correlates the ground object identified in the current radar image with the object identified in the pre-captured image, determines relative location between the installation vehicle and the identified object in the pre-captured image, and determines the location of the installation vehicle based upon the known location of the identified object in the pre-captured image and the determined relative location.

Abstract translation: 位置系统和方法可操作以确定机载车辆的位置。 一个示例性实施例识别存储在车载存储器中并由已知位置定义的预捕获图像中的至少一个物体，识别当前雷达图像中的至少一个地面物体，将当前雷达图像中识别的地面物体与 在预先拍摄的图像中识别的对象确定预先捕获的图像中的安装车辆和识别的对象之间的相对位置，并且基于在预先捕获的图像中的所识别的对象的已知位置来确定安装车辆的位置 和确定的相对位置。

公开(公告)号：US20100092179A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-15

申请号：US12252090

申请日：2008-10-15

Applicant: Brian P. Bunch ,  Steve Mowry ,  Paul Ferguson

Inventor： Brian P. Bunch ,  Steve Mowry ,  Paul Ferguson

IPC: H04B10/00

CPC classification number: H01Q3/08 ,  H01Q1/1257 ,  H01Q1/18

Abstract: Optical communication systems and methods are operable to communicate optical signals across a gimbal system. An exemplary embodiment has a first optical rotary joint with a rotor and a stator, a second optical rotary joint with a rotor and a stator, and an optical connector coupled to the stators of the first and the second optical rotary joints. The stator of the first optical rotary joint is affixed to a first rotational member of the gimbal system. The stator of the second optical rotary joint is affixed to a second rotational member of the gimbal system. A first optical connection coupled to the rotor of the first optical rotary joint and a second optical connection coupled to the rotor of the second optical rotary joint remain substantially stationary as the gimbal system orients an optical communication device in a desired position.

Abstract translation: 光通信系统和方法可操作以通过万向节系统传送光信号。 示例性实施例具有带有转子和定子的第一光学旋转接头，具有转子和定子的第二光学旋转接头以及耦合到第一和第二光学旋转接头的定子的光学连接器。 第一光学旋转接头的定子固定在万向节系统的第一旋转构件上。 第二光学旋转接头的定子固定在万向节系统的第二旋转构件上。 耦合到第一光学旋转接头的转子的第一光学连接和耦合到第二光学旋转接头的转子的第二光学连接保持基本上静止，因为万向节系统将光通信设备定向在期望的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20100019938A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-28

申请号：US12179203

申请日：2008-07-24

Applicant: Brian P. Bunch

Inventor： Brian P. Bunch

IPC: G08B23/00

CPC classification number: G01S13/953 ,  G01S7/04 ,  Y02A90/18

Abstract: After deactivation of the presentation of weather information on a radar weather display, systems and methods re-trigger when weather conditions change so that the crew is advised of the changed weather conditions. An exemplary embodiment monitors at least one condition of the weather and in response to the monitored weather condition meeting a re-triggering criteria, presents an advisory to a crew member of the aircraft indicating at least presence of the weather.

Abstract translation: 在停止在雷达天气显示屏上显示天气信息后，系统和方法会在天气条件发生变化时重新触发，以便船员被告知天气变化。 一个示例性实施例监测天气的至少一个状况，并且响应于监测的天气状况满足重新触发标准，向飞机的机组成员呈现指示至少存在天气的咨询。

公开(公告)号：US08618977B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-31

申请号：US13051769

申请日：2011-03-18

Applicant: Brian P. Bunch

Inventor： Brian P. Bunch

IPC: G01S13/00

CPC classification number: G01S13/953 ,  Y02A90/18

Abstract: Systems and methods for improving display quality for at range weather data of smaller antenna size radar weather systems. A processor receives a column of quantized reflectivity data associated with an antenna from a radar system. The processor adjusts the column of quantized reflectivity data based on estimated quantized reflectivity data associated with a beam pattern for an antenna that is larger than the antenna associated with the received column of quantized reflectivity data.

Abstract translation: 用于提高小天线尺寸雷达天气系统天气数据的显示质量的系统和方法。 处理器从雷达系统接收与天线相关联的一列量化的反射率数据。 处理器基于与天线的波束图案相关联的估计的量化反射率数据来调整量化反射率数据列，其大于与所接收的量化反射率数据列相关联的天线。

公开(公告)号：US20120212367A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：US13029923

申请日：2011-02-17

Applicant: Rodney Rowen ,  Brian P. Bunch

Inventor： Rodney Rowen ,  Brian P. Bunch

IPC: G01S13/95

CPC classification number: G06T7/12 ,  G06T2207/10032 ,  G06T2207/20168 ,  G06T2207/30181

Abstract: Systems and methods for representing a weather hazard without also including a large percentage of non-hazard area. An exemplary system includes a memory that stores radar reflectivity data in a three-dimensional buffer, a display device and a processor that is in data communication with the memory and the display device. The processor receives a two-dimensional shape based on a portion of the data stored in the three-dimensional buffer, then finds a center of the shape. Next the processor finds the furthest away point of the shape in a plurality of regions sharing the center as a common point and generates a polygon based on the furthest away points. The display device displays the generated polygon. The shape is associated with hazardous weather information determined from the radar reflectivity data stored in the three-dimensional buffer. The display device is an aircraft weather radar display.

Abstract translation: 代表天气危害的系统和方法，也不包括大部分非危险区域。 示例性系统包括存储器，其将雷达反射率数据存储在与存储器和显示装置进行数据通信的三维缓冲器，显示装置和处理器中。 处理器基于存储在三维缓冲器中的数据的一部分接收二维形状，然后找到形状的中心。 接下来，处理器在共享中心的多个区域中找到形状的最远点，作为公共点，并且基于最远的点生成多边形。 显示设备显示生成的多边形。 该形状与从存储在三维缓冲器中的雷达反射率数据确定的危险天气信息相关联。 显示设备是飞机天气雷达显示器。

公开(公告)号：US20120050073A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US12862586

申请日：2010-08-24

Applicant: Brian P. Bunch ,  Rodney Rowen ,  Brennan Kilty

Inventor： Brian P. Bunch ,  Rodney Rowen ,  Brennan Kilty

IPC: G01C23/00 ,  G01S13/95

CPC classification number: G01S7/51

Abstract: Systems and methods for efficiently updating text or symbol annunciations outputted by an avionics system on legacy displays. Instead of using a set sweeping pattern to update the display, a smart updating concept is used. The smart updating concept senses when the pilot is adjusting the selected altitude control (or other user interface device that will alter displayed annunciations), then gives priority to updating the radial lines on the display that contain the annunciation field. Once the annunciation field has been updated, the display returns to normal operation.

Abstract translation: 用于有效地更新航空电子系统在传统显示器上输出的文本或符号信息的系统和方法。 不使用设置的扫描模式来更新显示，而是使用智能更新概念。 智能更新概念意味着飞行员何时调整所选择的高度控制（或将改变显示的信号的其他用户界面设备），然后优先更新包含通知字段的显示器上的径向线。 一旦通知字段已更新，显示屏将返回正常操作。

公开(公告)号：US20100101341A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：US12258170

申请日：2008-10-24

Applicant: Brian P. Bunch ,  Steve Mowry ,  Paul Ferguson

Inventor： Brian P. Bunch ,  Steve Mowry ,  Paul Ferguson

IPC: G01C19/06

CPC classification number: H01Q3/08 ,  Y10T74/1225

Abstract: Gimbal power systems and methods are operable to provide power to a device attached to the gimbal. An exemplary embodiment is configured to rotate a rotational member of the gimbal system about an axis, wherein a stator of a rotary power transformer affixed to the rotational member rotates about the axis, and wherein an end of an electrical connection coupled to a power connector of a rotor winding of the rotary power transformer remains substantially stationary as the stator of the rotary power transformer rotates about the axis.

Abstract translation: 云台电力系统和方法可操作以向连接到万向节的设备提供电力。 一个示例性实施例被配置为围绕一个轴线旋转万向节系统的旋转构件，其中固定到旋转构件的旋转动力变压器的定子围绕轴线旋转，并且其中电连接的一端与电力连接器 当旋转动力变压器的定子围绕轴旋转时，旋转动力变压器的转子绕组保持基本上静止。