Patent ID: 6895327
Filing Date: 2005-05-17
Classification: G01S,G08G

Abstract:
1. Telematic process for helicopters with an all-weather flight guidance and obstacle warning system which utilizes terrestrial or satellite-assisted mobile radiocommunications networks for the mobile communication, said processing comprising: establishing a unit and fleet management by completely or partially automated transmission of position and operational information between the helicopter and a control center, using a cooperative association of a locating system with a mobile voice and/or data transmission; automatically, semiautomatically or manually controlling communication with databanks to retrieve data relevant to mission purposes and/or flight safety, and to transmit actual data from surroundings of a helicopter, including weather data, obstacle backdrop, images, to databanks; establishing and maintaining an indirect or direct mobile radiocommunications connection to existing earth-bound systems for emergency call and breakdown assistance, traffic and guiding systems system of all types; transmitting patient diagnostic data for selection of an optimum hospital, its preparation for the primary care as well as for obtaining assistance from specialists for the emergency medical personnel on board; and transmitting data concerning the condition of the helicopter and/or of the crew for an effective mission planning, servicing and spare parts supply.