Patent ID: 6729578
Filing Date: 2004-05-04
Classification: B64F,H02K

Abstract:
A system for increasing the linear speed of an aircraft on a runway comprising:a linear array of pairs of linear induction motors positioned to have a space therebetween, said pairs of linear induction motors being placed at predetermined intervals along the runway; a linear induction motor reaction plate constructed and arranged to pass through said space; means for connecting the aircraft to said linear induction reaction plate; a control system associated with each pair of individual linear induction motors in the linear array of linear induction motors for sensing the proximity of the aircraft and the speed of the aircraft; said control system associated with each individual linear induction motor being constructed and arranged to provide the individual linear induction motor with which it is associated with the proper amount of electrical energy to impart a force on the reaction plate to accelerate the aircraft from said sensed speed to a greater speed.