公开(公告)号：US4646244A

公开(公告)日：1987-02-24

申请号：US576450

申请日：1984-02-02

Applicant: Charles D. Bateman ,  Michael M. Grove

Inventor： Charles D. Bateman ,  Michael M. Grove

IPC: G01C21/00 ,  B64D20060101 ,  B64D45/04 ,  G01C5/00 ,  G01S13/94 ,  G01S15/93 ,  G08G5/04

CPC classification number: G08G5/045 ,  G01C5/005 ,  G08G5/0086

Abstract: A terrain advisory system utilizes stored data representative of terrain and other obstacles in predetermined geographical areas of interest to provide advisory warnings of the proximity of terrain, obstacles and restricted areas as they are approached. When used in a vehicle such as an aircraft, the system monitors the position, altitude, ground speed, ground track and the vertical speed of the vehicle and provides advisory indications of the position and path of travel of the vehicle with respect to obstacles and terrain. Such advisory indications may take the form of voice warnings describing the nature and position of any obstacles, or a visual display showing the position of the obstacles and terrain with respect to the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 地形咨询系统利用代表预期地理区域的地形和其他障碍物的存储数据，以便在接近地形，障碍物和限制区域时提供关于邻近的咨询警告。 当用于诸如飞行器的车辆中时，系统监视车辆的位置，高度，地面速度，地面轨迹和垂直速度，并且提供车辆相对于障碍物和地形的位置和行进路线的咨询指示 。 这种咨询指示可以采取描述任何障碍物的性质和位置的语音警告的形式，或者显示障碍物和地形相对于车辆的位置的视觉显示。

公开(公告)号：US08223062B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-17

申请号：US12472644

申请日：2009-05-27

Applicant: Brian Paul Bunch ,  Michael M. Grove ,  Willard R. True ,  Ken Kuttler

Inventor： Brian Paul Bunch ,  Michael M. Grove ,  Willard R. True ,  Ken Kuttler

IPC: G01S13/00

CPC classification number: H04B7/18506 ,  G01S7/003 ,  G01S7/06 ,  G01S13/953 ,  H04B7/18502 ,  Y02A90/18

Abstract: Systems and methods communicate weather information between aircraft using low bandwidth communication transceivers. An exemplary embodiment receives weather information from a weather radar system on board a remote aircraft, processes the received weather information into weather radar image information that is displayable on at least a display, processes the weather radar image information into a reduced size dataset, and communicates the reduced size dataset to an installation aircraft over the low bandwidth communication channel, wherein the low bandwidth communication channel is generated by a low bandwidth communication transceiver on board the remote aircraft.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法使用低带宽通信收发器在飞机之间传播天气信息。 示范性实施例从遥控飞机上的天气雷达系统接收天气信息，将接收到的天气信息处理成可在至少显示器上显示的天气雷达图像信息，将天气雷达图像信息处理成缩小尺寸的数据集，并且通信 通过低带宽通信信道将尺寸减小的数据集合到安装飞机，其中低带宽通信信道由远程飞行器上的低带宽通信收发器产生。

公开(公告)号：US4567483A

公开(公告)日：1986-01-28

申请号：US448862

申请日：1982-12-10

Applicant: Charles D. Bateman ,  Michael M. Grove ,  Lyle J. Noland ,  Wallace E. Ward

Inventor： Charles D. Bateman ,  Michael M. Grove ,  Lyle J. Noland ,  Wallace E. Ward

IPC: G01C21/00 ,  B64D45/04 ,  G01C5/00 ,  G08B23/00 ,  G01S13/00

CPC classification number: G01C5/005

Abstract: In order to reduce nuisance warnings and to increase the effectiveness of real warnings produced by a ground proximity warning system, the criteria for generating a warning is varied for certain airport areas to take into account the terrain in those areas. Along with position data, certain flight parameters such as heading, altitude, glideslope and localizer deviation are checked by the system in order to ensure that the aircraft is located in the desired warning modification area. In addition, the ground proximity warning system includes a mechanism for ensuring that the corrected barometric altitude of the aircraft is within acceptable limits.

Abstract translation: 为了减少滋扰警告并增加地面接近警报系统产生的实际警告的有效性，某些机场区域产生警告的标准会有所不同，以便考虑到这些地区的地形。 与位置数据一起，系统检查某些飞行参数，如航向，高度，滑坡和定位器偏差，以确保飞机位于所需的警告修改区域。 此外，地面接近警报系统包括一种确保飞机校正气压高度在可接受限度内的机构。

公开(公告)号：US20100302093A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-02

申请号：US12472644

申请日：2009-05-27

Applicant: Brian P. Bunch ,  Michael M. Grove ,  Willard R. True ,  Ken Kuttler

Inventor： Brian P. Bunch ,  Michael M. Grove ,  Willard R. True ,  Ken Kuttler

IPC: G01S13/95

CPC classification number: H04B7/18506 ,  G01S7/003 ,  G01S7/06 ,  G01S13/953 ,  H04B7/18502 ,  Y02A90/18

Abstract: Systems and methods communicate weather information between aircraft using low bandwidth communication transceivers. An exemplary embodiment receives weather information from a weather radar system on board a remote aircraft, processes the received weather information into weather radar image information that is displayable on at least a display, processes the weather radar image information into a reduced size dataset, and communicates the reduced size dataset to an installation aircraft over the low bandwidth communication channel, wherein the low bandwidth communication channel is generated by a low bandwidth communication transceiver on board the remote aircraft.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法使用低带宽通信收发器在飞机之间传播天气信息。 示范性实施例从遥控飞机上的天气雷达系统接收天气信息，将接收到的天气信息处理成可在至少显示器上显示的天气雷达图像信息，将天气雷达图像信息处理成缩小尺寸的数据集，并且通信 通过低带宽通信信道将尺寸减小的数据集合到安装飞机，其中低带宽通信信道由远程飞行器上的低带宽通信收发器产生。

公开(公告)号：US4914436A

公开(公告)日：1990-04-03

申请号：US35112

申请日：1987-04-06

Applicant: Charles D. Bateman ,  Michael M. Grove

Inventor： Charles D. Bateman ,  Michael M. Grove

IPC: G08B21/00 ,  G05D1/06 ,  G08G5/04

CPC classification number: G05D1/0676

Abstract: A ground proximity warning system is disclosed which can recognize when an aircraft is on a final approach to an airport without utilizing a landing flap signal input. Airports together with the surrounding terrain topography are modeled by a simple geometric shape, such as, an inverted truncated cone, and stored on-board the aircraft. The system uses navigational data to determine the distance of the aircraft from the geometric model. Once the aircraft is determined to be within the area defined by the geometric model, the system provides an enabling envelope indicative that the aircraft is on a final approach for enabling various ground proximity warning systems. Also disclosed is a system for altering the enabling envelope as a function of the aircraft's alignment with a particular runway.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种地面接近警报系统，其可以识别何时飞行器最终接近机场而不使用着陆挡板信号输入。 与周围地形地形一起的机场由简单的几何形状建模，例如倒立的截锥，并存储在飞机上。 该系统使用导航数据来确定飞机与几何模型的距离。 一旦飞行器被确定在由几何模型限定的区域之内，系统就提供一个启用信号，指示飞机处于最终方法，以实现各种地面接近警报系统。 还公开了一种用于根据飞机与特定跑道的对准来改变启用包络的系统。

公开(公告)号：US4433323A

公开(公告)日：1984-02-21

申请号：US345891

申请日：1982-02-04

Applicant: Michael M. Grove

Inventor： Michael M. Grove

IPC: G01C5/00 ,  G01S13/94 ,  G08B23/00

CPC classification number: G01C5/005 ,  G01S13/94

Abstract: To increase the effectivity of warnings and to decrease nuisance warnings in a ground proximity warning system having several modes of operation, the switching from one mode to another is done as a function of radio altitude and time. In addition, in a ground proximity warning system where a warning signal is generated in accordance with a predetermined relationship between flight parameters, one or more of these parameters can be varied as a function of radio altitude and time in order to, for example, increase the altitude above ground as a function of radio altitude and time from take-off that a terrain clearance warning is generated or to decrease as a function of radio altitude and time, the radio altitude below which a negative climb after take-off warning is generated.

Abstract translation: 为了提高警报的有效性，并且在具有若干操作模式的地面接近警报系统中减少有害警告，可以根据无线电高度和时间来进行从一种模式的切换。 此外，在根据飞行参数之间的预定关系产生警告信号的地面接近警告系统中，这些参数中的一个或多个可以作为无线电高度和时间的函数而变化，以便例如增加 作为无线电高度和起飞时间的函数的地面高度，产生地形清除警告或作为无线电高度和时间的函数而减小的无线电高度低于起飞警报之后的负爬升 。

公开(公告)号：US20090177343A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-09

申请号：US12344381

申请日：2008-12-26

Applicant: Brian P. Bunch ,  Paul E. Christianson ,  Michael M. Grove

Inventor： Brian P. Bunch ,  Paul E. Christianson ,  Michael M. Grove

IPC: G01D7/02

CPC classification number: G01S13/953 ,  G01S7/062 ,  G01S7/22 ,  G01S7/24 ,  Y02A90/18

Abstract: Systems and methods for presenting information pertaining to a weather object on a display. A process includes displaying on the aircraft display terrain information, weather reflectivity information, and at least one hazardous weather icon corresponding to the weather, wherein the hazardous weather icon indicates a determined hazard level associated with the weather; receiving a selection to display only the hazardous weather icon; and in response to receiving the selection, continuing display of the hazardous weather icon and suppressing display of the terrain information and the weather reflectivity information.

Abstract translation: 用于在显示器上呈现与天气对象有关的信息的系统和方法。 一个过程包括在飞行器上显示地面信息，天气反射率信息以及与天气对应的至少一个危险天气图标，其中危险天气图标表示与天气相关的确定的危险等级; 接收选择仅显示危险天气图标; 并且响应于接收到选择，继续显示危险天气图标并且抑制地形信息和天气反射率信息的显示。

公开(公告)号：US5283574A

公开(公告)日：1994-02-01

申请号：US81562

申请日：1987-07-31

Applicant: Michael M. Grove

Inventor： Michael M. Grove

IPC: G01C21/00 ,  B64D45/04 ,  G01C5/00 ,  G05D1/08 ,  G08B23/00

CPC classification number: G01C5/005

Abstract: Warning systems for aircraft that provide a warning to the pilot of an excessive altitude loss or an excessive descent rate after take-off as long as he is flying below a predetermined altitude have the problem that they require a valid radio altitude signal for proper operation, and tend to generate nuisance warnings when used in low flying aircraft. This problem is solved by comparing the accumulated altitude loss after take-off (12, 14, 62, 34) with the product of a barometrically derived altitude and the length of time the aircraft has been flying (12, 14, 30, 32, 34). A warning is generated if the altitude loss is excessive for the accumulated time-altitude product after take-off (38, 40). Thus, the system is more sensitive immediately after take-off and becomes less sensitive as flight time is accumulated to permit low level maneuvering without generating false or nuisance warnings, and does not require a valid radio altitude signal to generate a warning.

Abstract translation: 只要飞行低于预定高度，对飞行员提供过高的海拔高度损失或过高下降速度的飞行员的警告系统具有需要有效的无线电高度信号进行正常操作的问题， 并且在低飞行飞机上使用时会产生滋扰警告。 通过比较起飞后的累积高度损失（12,14，62,34）与气压导出高度的乘积和飞机飞行时间的长短来解决这个问题（12，14，30，32， 34）。 如果起飞后的累计时间高度产品的高度损失过高，则会产生警告（38,40）。 因此，系统在起飞后立即更加敏感，随着飞行时间的累积而变得不太敏感，从而允许低水平机动，而不会产生假或警告警告，并且不需要有效的无线电高度信号来产生警告。

公开(公告)号：US5187478A

公开(公告)日：1993-02-16

申请号：US677160

申请日：1991-03-29

Applicant: Michael M. Grove

Inventor： Michael M. Grove

IPC: G01C5/00

CPC classification number: G01C5/005

Abstract: Warning systems that monitor the altitude above ground and descent rate of an aircraft and generates a warning if the descent rate of the aircraft is excessive for the altitude in which the aircraft is flying are well suited to aircraft whose flight and operational characteristics are readily predictable but not as suitable for aircraft, such as tactical aircraft whose operating conditions are not so predictable. To overcome this problem, the criteria for providing the warnings are altered (30, 32) as a function of flight configuration (16, 18) to optimize the warnings for different flight conditions.

Abstract translation: 监视飞机高度高于飞机高度的飞行器的下降速率是否过高的警告系统，如果飞机的飞行高度过大，则飞机的飞行高度和运行特性是易于预测的飞机非常适合 不适合飞机，如战术飞机的运行条件不可预测。 为了克服这个问题，提供警告的标准被改变（30,32）作为飞行配置（16,18）的功能，以优化不同飞行条件的警告。

公开(公告)号：US5038141A

公开(公告)日：1991-08-06

申请号：US81557

申请日：1987-07-31

Applicant: Michael M. Grove

Inventor： Michael M. Grove

IPC: G01C21/00 ,  B64D45/04 ,  G01C5/00 ,  G05D1/08 ,  G08B23/00

CPC classification number: G01C5/005

Abstract: Warning systems that monitor the altitude above ground and descent rate of an aircraft and generate a warning if the descent rate of the aircraft is excessive for the altitude in which the aircraft is flying are well suited to aircraft whose flight and operational characteristics are readily predictable but not as suitable for aircraft, such as tactical aircraft whose operating conditions are not so predictable. To overcome this problem, the criteria for providing the warnings are altered (30, 32) as a function of flight configuration (16, 18) to optimize the warnings for different flight conditions.

Abstract translation: 监测飞机高度高于飞机高度的飞行器的下降速率过高的警告系统，如果航空器的飞行高度过大，就会产生警告，这种飞机飞行和操作特性是易于预测的，但是 不适合飞机，如战术飞机的运行条件不可预测。 为了克服这个问题，提供警告的标准被改变（30,32）作为飞行配置（16,18）的功能，以优化不同飞行条件的警告。