Patent ID: 8712603
Filing Date: 2014-04-29
Classification: B64C

Abstract:
1. A drive system for an aircraft including two nosegear wheels and main gear wheels, comprising a. at least one onboard motor connected to at least one aircraft nosegear wheel or an aircraft main gear wheel for powering taxi operations of said aircraft; b. data collector means attached to said nosegear or a main gear for collecting data from said nosegear or main gear wheels or said at least one onboard motor relating to the operation of said wheels or said at least one onboard motor; c. data processor means for receiving and processing said data collected by said data collector means; and d. data compare means for comparing processed data from said data processor means and from sources other than said nosegear wheels or said at least one onboard motor, including said main gear wheels, wherein said compared data is used to control ground travel of said aircraft.