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DE60132070T2 - Method, device and computer program for warning an unparabilized flight - Google Patents
Method, device and computer program for warning an unparabilized flight
DE60132070T2
DE60132070T2 DE2001632070 DE60132070T DE60132070T2 DE 60132070 T2 DE60132070 T2 DE 60132070T2 DE 2001632070 DE2001632070 DE 2001632070 DE 60132070 T DE60132070 T DE 60132070T DE 60132070 T2 DE60132070 T2 DE 60132070T2
DE2001632070
DE60132070D1 (en
Scott Redmond GREMMERT
Yasuo Kirkland ISHIHARA
Steven Issaquah JOHNSON
2000-02-03 Priority to US17993800P priority Critical
2000-02-03 Priority to US179938P priority
2001-02-02 Application filed by Honeywell International Inc filed Critical Honeywell International Inc
2001-02-02 Priority to PCT/US2001/003521 priority patent/WO2001057827A1/en
2008-02-07 Publication of DE60132070D1 publication Critical patent/DE60132070D1/en
2008-12-18 Publication of DE60132070T2 publication Critical patent/DE60132070T2/en
The The present invention relates to hazard warning systems for aircraft and in particular cockpit landing aids.
The Landing an aircraft is the most demanding task in flying. While of the landing must do that Airplane from an operation in three dimensions of motion to one Transition to operation in only two dimensions and has to a safe and complete Stop to be brought. To properly perform the landing, the aircraft must be the runway within certain position, flight path, speed and descent rate limits approach. An approach outside These limits can cause an airplane makes a "hard" landing over the Runway end shoots out or otherwise the runway surface in an uncontrolled manner contacted. Each of these events has the potential, great damage can cause on the plane and can also cause injury or deaths lead by passengers.
To Factors leading to unstable approaches contribute, belong the following: wind conditions, the speed and the Changing the way of the plane, too big Speed or fluctuations of the flown during the approach Speed; Not maintaining a gliding trajectory the runway intersects at the touchdown point; Non-tracking of the midline the runway; and device malfunctions. Pilots are for it trained these conditions during to monitor the approach and a missed approach maneuver if the approach is not stabilized and no safe Landing can be ensured. The effectiveness of pilot training as preventive measure depends ultimately however, of the skills and the judgment of the pilot in detecting a condition of an unstabilized Approach and execution a corresponding scholarly reaction. Pilots with different Experience will likely respond differently to the same scenario.
In addition are unstabilized approaches not the only cause for the shooting out over the runway. A dirty runway surface can the braking efficiency reduce the aircraft and increase the braking distance of the aircraft. Also with a stabilized approach, the aircraft still has the Danger of being spilled over the Runway end in certain circumstances. The most common runway contaminants are rainwater and snow.
automatic Land systems, which lead the aircraft to the touchdown point, solve the above identified problems not completely. The operation of such Systems controlling tax laws may not always be in place capable of disturbances rejected such as those due to gusts of wind or certain device malfunctions. In such circumstances the aircraft may still end up on a destabilized approach and / or the automatic landing system must be deactivated. The pilot must always still monitor and anticipate the need for a mishap even if such systems are used. Land systems work also best if a precise one Approach line to the intended runway is available. Give precise approaches on approach both horizontal and vertical guidance. Not All runways are precise Approaches.
The Manouevre It also requires concentration, judgment and experience to be properly performed. Once the missed approach decision is made, the descent must the plane stopped at the runway, given full thrust and that Airplane pulled up and for an increase can be configured. In certain cases contacted the aircraft, if the missed approach decision is made late, possibly still the runway and can even bounce off, causing damage to the Plane and maybe a crash landing will be caused. In certain runway environments that must be Plane as well while of the climb Distance from an obstacle at the far end of the runway comply. A late one Failure approach can also cause the aircraft in these environments do not keep to the distance to the obstacle at the far end of the runway.
US-A-4316252 . US-A-5142478 and US-A-4319219 describe all devices and methods for use in aircraft guidance systems during a landing approach.
The present invention recognizes the problems not dealt with in the prior art. More particularly, the present invention provides a method, apparatus and computer program for assisting the pilot in making a timely missed approach decision. The present invention recognizes Conditions of unstabilized approach and conditions that are likely to lead out to the runway and warns the pilot if a missed approach is appropriate or advisable.
According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of alerting the pilot of an aircraft to a potential fail-over condition, the method being characterized by comprising the steps of:
Monitoring multiple parameters indicating an unstabilized approach;
Assigning a missed approach risk value according to each of the parameters; and
Setting an indication signal if the value exceeds a predetermined threshold; Slowing down to a maximum braking of the aircraft; and setting an indication signal when the deceleration is greater than the maximum deceleration.
According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for alerting the pilot of an aircraft to a potential missed approach condition, comprising:
an entrance and an exit; and characterized by
the fact that the input is switched to receive a plurality of parameters indicative of an unstabilized approach; and
a signal processing device coupled to the input and the output; and means for assigning a missed approach risk value according to each of the parameters and
Setting an indication signal if the value exceeds a predetermined threshold.
Further Advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent below with reference to the drawings described in more detail. Show it:
1 a system-level block diagram of the present invention according to a preferred embodiment;
2 a block diagram of a hinting logic for non-stabilized approach according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 a diagram of the required stopping distance and the required braking according to an embodiment of the present invention;
4 a diagram of logic for determining the acceleration required to stop on a runway under different conditions; and
5A - 5D a diagram of the use of a hint corridor of the stabilized approach according to an embodiment of the present invention.
1 FIG. 12 is a block diagram of a system useful for implementing the missed approach advisory tool of the present invention. FIG. In the system of 1 receives a computer or logic device 10 several inputs 12 which are useful for monitoring the performance of the aircraft during its final approach to a runway. The inputs 12 can be a runway terrain database 14 useful for determining the runway direction, available runway length, runway slope, nominal glideslope angle, and identifying any obstacles on the approach course and at the runway ends. The invention is not limited to those in 1 shown input parameters 12 limited. Other parameters that may be useful for determining unstable approach or possible outfall over the runway may be used. The input parameters used to derive the parameters 12 can also be useful in the logic device 10 and processed as required to obtain the desired parameters in a manner well known to those skilled in the art. For example, one can use position data to derive ground speed and travel.
The parameters 12 may include surface weather observations and runway condition data. In one embodiment of the invention, there is an uplink from the weather and / or runway condition data to the aircraft over a data link. The data link may include the Aviation Weather Information Network (AWIN) system or other data link such as an Aircraft Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS).
The computer or the logic device 10 may be a microprocessor, firmware, executable code, an existing aircraft subsystem with a general purpose processor, or any combination thereof. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the logic device comprises 10 an EGPWS (Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System) computer. The EGPWS also contains a terrain database 14 , The in the terrain database 14 The terrain data included may include natural and / or artificial terrain features, such as: geographic data and / or runway data and / or obstacle data, or any combination thereof. Other examples of existing general purpose aircraft systems suitable for hosting the present invention would include, but are not limited to: TCAS (Traffic Collision and Avoidance System); and FMS (Flight Management System).
The logic device 10 processes inputs 12 and evaluates a risk factor depending on how much each parameter indicates a condition of unstabilized approach that could lead to an uncontrolled landing. If the total risk factor exceeds a predetermined threshold, the logic device gives 10 a hint. The hint can either be an audible clue 20 and / or a visual hint 24 include. The visual hint 24 may also have a cockpit lamp 26 and / or a cockpit display 28 include. The one on the cockpit display 28 hint shown may be textual: for example, in part of the display 28 the phrase "missed approach" may be shown, or a graphical symbol may be used The text phrase or graphic symbol may optionally be colored to indicate whether the indication "missed approach" is merely an advice or a warning indicating pilot action is required.
The logic device 10 can optionally as by the signal output on line 30 from 1 shown coupled to the autopilot and propulsion systems of the aircraft. If that through the logic device 10 certain risk factor indicates that a missed approach maneuver may be required on the line 30 a signal is automatically set to automatically activate the aircraft's autopilot missfire mode. The autopilot command feature may be enabled by an autopilot enable signal 32 be disabled or freed. The signal 32 is preferably configurable and may be selected, for example, at the time of installation by a programming pin. Optionally, the signal can 32 include a cockpit switch that allows the pilot to select the automatic activation of the autopilot on and off before flying the approach and the operation of the signal 30 to disable at any time.
2 shows the hinting logic for unstabilized approach in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Several functions 200 evaluate different parameters 212 and assess a risk of uncontrolled landing or overrunning on the runway due to the magnitude of the input parameters 212 , A preferred embodiment of the invention comprises six individual functions 220 . 222 . 224 . 226 . 228 and 230 ,
A first function 220 assigns the approach a risk factor due to runway cross winds. In a cross-wind landing, the aircraft must either be placed in the wind during the approach and then aligned again with the runway centerline shortly before touchdown; or to a landing. Both techniques require precise control to prevent excessive side loads on the landing gear during landing. In addition, inaccurate transverse wind compensation technique when intercepting and landing may cause the aircraft to drift uncomfortably close to the runway edge. Thus, the present invention monitors the risk of uncontrolled landing due to the strength of the runway crosswind. When the observed crosswind 221 exceeds a nominal maximum operating value V CWmax , the risk of an uncontrolled landing is high and a missed approach is advisable. The by the function 220 the normalized risk factor given in such conditions is 1.
The nominal value chosen for V CWmax may be selected to vary depending on the aircraft type and / or individual aircraft operator. Each aircraft has a maximum demonstrated crosswind that represents the maximum crosswind encountered during flight test and certification of the aircraft. This value does not necessarily represent the maximum crosswind in which a safe landing can be performed. Without other data, V CWmax can be set to or slightly above this value. However, most commercially operated aircraft also specify a maximum allowable crosswind in either the aircraft flight manual or the airline operating procedures. If available, these latter values are preferably used to specify V CWmax . The risk factor due to cross wind may optionally be additionally modified to allow for narrow runway widths. Runway widths of the intended Landerunway will be in the database 14 saved (see 1 ).
The function 222 monitors whether the aircraft has consistently tracked the runway centerline. Side-speed deviations to either side of the runway track indicate that the pilot is making corrections to align the aircraft with the runway and that the approach is not stabilized. The value of V lateral max varies depending on the maneuverability of the aircraft. The value of V lateral max may optionally vary with proximity to the runway. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, V lateral max is equal to the speed corresponding to the maximum allowable side load on the landing gear of the aircraft as measured with respect to the runway centerline. If the absolute value of the page speed 223 V laterally exceeds max , the normalized risk factor for an unstabilized approach is set equal to one. Page speeds less than this value are based on that in the function generator 222 assigned linear function risk factors assigned. Optionally, functions other than linear functions may also be used.
The function 224 monitors the glide path to the runway as measured by the aircraft flight path angle 225 , Most runway approaches have a nominal glide slope of 3 °, with a tolerance of +/- 0.5 around this nominal value usually acceptable. Aircraft approaching the runway at too steep an angle have too much energy to be deployed while intercepting and landing. This condition not only jeopardizes the aircraft in terms of chassis damage, but can also cause the aircraft to float during trapping to dissipate the excess energy. The runway distance consumed during hovering is no longer available to stop the aircraft after touchdown, and a run-out condition is possible across the runway.
flight path below the nominal value create a risk that the aircraft will land too short becomes; or find yourself in a landing that makes it difficult will do the interception properly. The resulting landing can damage the chassis of the aircraft or can in serious cases lead to a sagging, while The pilot tries to extend the glide towards the runway.
Certain airports throughout the world have approach rates that are significantly different than the nominal value of 3 °. The function 224 may be modified depending on the specific glide path for the intended runway. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the glideslope data may be in the database 14 from 1 get saved.
The function 226 monitors aircraft ground speed changes. In a stationary wind condition, the ground speed is substantially constant for a stabilized approach. In a non-stabilized approach or a gusty approach, the ground speed does not reach a steady state value. In the embodiment of 2 The change of the ground speed with respect to time d (GS) / dt becomes a signal 227 into the function generator 226 entered. As is well known to those skilled in the art, ground speed may be obtained from a GPS system or derived from other onboard navigation systems. Preferably, the signal becomes 227 filtered by introducing a time delay or measures known to those skilled in the art. The filter reduces the possibility of annoying warnings resulting from transients in the velocity data.
Optionally, the change in air velocity can be measured and converted into a function generator 226 be entered. The airspeed, like the groundspeed, ideally remains in a steady state during approach. Changes in airspeed can be processed in a similar manner as described above for groundspeed. It is also possible to monitor the absolute value of the air speed. Aircraft normally fly at constant airspeed, which is unique to this aircraft and the landing configuration on approach. For each node airspeed above the reference value, the aircraft coasting distance increases by about 2%. This relationship may be used similarly to the evaluation of a risk factor value for the approach.
However, in a preferred embodiment of the invention, the maximum risk factor is evaluated if the change in velocity equals the change in velocity associated with a shear wind event. This risk allocation makes the present invention compatible with the warnings and remedial measures provided by other hazard avoidance systems. As in 2 shown, the function generator varies 226 the risk factor linear between the maximum allowed ground speed change and the state of a stabilized approach. As in 2 drawn shows the function 226 In addition, the function is symmetrical for both decreasing and increasing ground speed. Consequently, it would be possible to have only the absolute value of the ground speed change in the function generator 226 enter. If, on the basis of the geography of the airport, decreases / increases in ground speed were more or less critical, the function must 226 however, optionally not be made symmetrical.
The function 228 monitors the tailwind component when landing. Landing with a tailwind requires the aircraft to fly at a higher ground speed to maintain the approach airspeed. The higher ground speed causes the aircraft to glide along the runway during the landing phase, leaving too little runway to stop the aircraft after touchdown. In a headwind, the ground speed decreases and the aircraft starts at a slower speed. Thus, the function adds 228 no risk factor element added if there is stationary headwind. The runway wind data signal 229 can be obtained from an uplink weather report or AWIN.
The function 230 rates the risk of going out on the runway. The function 230 receives as input the braking required to stop at the available runway length 240 , As will be explained in more detail later, the braking 240 with a safety factor or gain K 242 be multiplied to account for conditions of a contaminated runway, which increase the stopping distance of the aircraft.
The required net deceleration 250 gets into the function generator 230 entered. If the deceleration is greater than or equal to the maximum deceleration of the aircraft a 2 , the aircraft can not be stopped on the runway and a missed approach will be advised. The standardized risk factor is set to 1.0. If the deceleration is less than or equal to the normal deceleration performance a 1 of the aircraft, there is a low risk of the aircraft spilling out and of the function generator 220 issued risk factor is zero. Decelerations between the maximum value a 2 and the nominal aircraft value a 1 have a certain associated risk of overshooting over the runway. In the function 220 this relationship is shown as linear. However, other mathematical correlations may be used as the case may be.
The required deceleration is performed according to the in 3 obtained relationships. So that the plane 300 safe on the runway 310 lands, the plane must 300 be able to decelerate to a full stop in the runway distance L Rwy remaining after touchdown. In 3 is that at the point 311 located aircraft 300 at a certain flight path angle γ during the descent on approach to the airport. At a certain point 312 the plane goes 10 to the required landing for landing or interception over. The landing is completed when both the nose and the landing gear both touch down. The plane 10 then has the remaining runway length in which to stop.
The distances required for descent, interception, and touchdown can be calculated according to any of several formulas well-known to those of ordinary skill in the art. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the following equations are used, which are found in Aeroplane Aerodynamics and Performance by Jan Roskam. The landing distance for the descent phase can be calculated as a function of the flight path angle γ and the altitude above the runway as follows:
The part of the runway consumed due to the interception is
= Ground speed;
= Gravitational constant; and
is the same load factor during the interception maneuver.
Typical values for n FL are between about 1.04 and 1.08 for most aircraft. The part of the runway consumed during nose landing gear landing is given by:
The one for putting up the point 311 from required total length is therefore the sum of Eq. 1-3:
For a given position 311 , the location of each runway endpoint 318 or 320 ; and the total distance up to touchdown L, the remaining runway length L Rwy can then be calculated. The remaining runway length is the distance available to stop the aircraft after touchdown. The deceleration required to stop within this distance is determined by the following equation:
If the required acceleration the maximum, the aircraft below Use of thrust reverser and maximum braking force exceeds available deceleration The aircraft can not operate under normal operating procedures available Stop Runway and it is advisable to miss a mistake.
The required value of the deceleration can with a gain 242 multiplied to account for runway surface conditions. In the embodiment of 2 can the reinforcement 242 be a default, or a scalable value that will be activated when certain weather conditions exist. In general, the effects of runway contamination on aircraft performance are expressed by extending the landing roll by a certain percentage. The FAA recommends increasing landing roll distances by 15% when landing on a polluted runway. Linda Pendelton performs several runway conditions and the associated landing roll increases in flying jets. These values are listed in the table below. TABLE 1 EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT STATES ON THE COUNTRY DISTANCE STATUS IMPACT Approach speed over V ref Add 2% for each node of excessive speed headwind Reduce headwind by 15% for every 10 knots temperature For each increase of 15 ° F over standard temperature add 4% Up-runway slope Decrease inclination by 4% for each grade Down Runway slope Increase inclination by 6% for each degree Wet runway Increase by 25% Wet and slippery runway Increase by 60% Icy Enlarge by 125%
Substituting the increase of the landing target k into the following equation (6) and resolving for the reduced maximum available deceleration (a eff ) in view of the increased stopping distance of the aircraft gives equation (7):
To stop in the available runway length L Rwy : a req ≤ a eff Eq. (8th) or rewritten over a max :
or (1 + Σk) a req ≤ a Max Eq. (10)
From equation (10), the gain 242 thus expressed as follows: K = (1 + Σk) Eq. (11)
The presence of a contaminated runway and the type of contamination can be determined in a variety of ways. For example, if the aircraft wipers are on, the runway is probably wet. It will therefore be a signal 246 always set when the windscreen wipers are in operation. Optionally or in addition to the signal 246 For example, weather conditions available over an uplink from a weather forecast such as AWIN may be used to indicate the runway surface conditions. For example, if the AWIN message contains the code for precipitation in the form of rain, snow, freezing rain or sleet, the presence of these codes can be detected and used to set a signal 248 to activate the gain 242 be used.
The specific value of the gain 242 can be varied depending on the specific runway state reported. For example, snow may justify the use of a greater gain K than when it rains. Sometimes, runway braking performance parameters are sometimes included in the reported weather. The braking performance values may also be used as the gain control 242 available to be used. 4 Figure 2 shows as diagrams logic useful for obtaining a composite value of K based on various runway conditions and allowing for simultaneous consideration of several types of runway conditions.
A first part 402 from 4 contains logic to account for various runway surface states. A logical OR function 404 sets a signal 406 if either the aircraft windshield wipers are working or the weather data sent by the uplink to the aircraft is raining. If these conditions are present and the runway surface is concrete, Pendelton considers the runway surface wet and k = 0.25. The signal 408 is always set when the intended runway for landing is concrete. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the runway surface material data is as in 1 shown in the database 14 saved.
A brake performance report indicating that the runway braking effect is "good", if available, also sets k = 0.25 as by the logical OR function 410 specified. The Runway Braking Effect Report is obtained in the AWIN or other weather uplink, which is received on board the aircraft if available. If either a good brake action signal 412 or a signal 414 is set, the latch is activated 416 to set k = 0.25.
If the signal 406 is set but an asphaltway is used, as by the signal 420 specified, sets a logical AND function 422 the signal 424 indicating that k is preferably obtained by the operation of the logical OR function 428 and the latch 430 should be set equal to 0.6. The logical OR function 428 also activates the latch 430 if either snow is reported or a report about mediocre braking effect is received. A logical inverter 431 and a logical AND function 432 prevent the snow signal from latching 430 lashes when both snow and ice are reported. A logical OR function 433 presses the latch 434 to set k = 1.25 if either ice, poor braking or zero braking on the runway are reported.
A second part 450 from 4 compares the standard atmospheric temperature 451 with the current surface temperature 452 at the node 454 , The standard atmospheric temperature 451 can be stored in a lookup table or in another storage device or from the database 14 to be obtained. The current surface temperature 452 can be obtained from the AWIN or other uplink weather data, or optionally estimated from the aircraft's outside air temperature instrumentation. In addition, any temperature data obtained from the aircraft temperature sensor may be corrected for aircraft altitude. A logical up / down counter or function generator 456 increments and decrements the value of k for every 15 degrees F difference between the standard temperature 451 and the surface temperature 452 according to the guidelines of Table 1.
The operation of the counter / function generator 456 can by the reset signal 458 reset or reinitialized. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the signal comprises 458 a signal indicating that the landing gear has been extended. Other signals may be used to indicate that the aircraft is approaching. Such signals would be, for example, but not limited to, a glide path or locator detection signal or a flare configuration signal.
A third part 460 from 4 adjusts the value of k according to the runway slope data 462 , In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the runway slope data becomes 462 from the database 14 receive. A counter or logical function generator 464 Increments / decrements k for runway slope variations according to Table 1. The function generator 464 is also due to the signal 458 reset.
A fourth part 470 from 4 adjusts the value k to account for too high airspeed during the approach. The true aircraft airspeed 472 will be at the node 476 with the reference approach speed 474 compared. A counter or function generator 478 increments k for increases in the approach speed according to Table 1. The counter / function generator 478 is also due to the signal 458 reset.
A fifth part 480 from 4 adjusts the value of k to account for the headwind and tailwind component of the runway surface winds. If the part 480 in the calculation of the gain 242 is recorded, the function generator 228 not in the logic of 2 be recorded. If the signal 482 indicates that there is headwind, the value of k is determined by the counter or function generator 484 decremented according to Table 1. When there is headwind, the value of k is less than zero. If the signal 482 indicates a tailwind, k is incremented in the manner described in Table 1 for headwind, but k is now greater than zero. The headwind / tailwind component may either be provided directly in the uplink weather data, or optionally calculated by the present invention or other means aboard the aircraft. The headwind / tailwind component is readily obtained from the runway direction and the magnitude and direction of the surface winds. Similar calculations can be used to calculate the transverse wind value 221 from 2 to obtain.
The one from each of the regions 402 . 450 . 460 . 470 and 480 on the lines 490 - 494 output value of k becomes at the node 496 and 497 sums up to a total value k 498 to obtain. A function generator 499 squared the total value 498 and invert it to get the composite value k 242 according to equation (7). The gain multiplied acceleration signal 250 is then in the manner described above in the function generator 230 from 2 entered.
Note that the effects of changes in V REF , temperature, and head wind are included in the ground speed measurement as listed in Table 1. Thus, the ground speed and changes in ground speed over a reference value can optionally be used to calculate the part of k due to these effects. Optionally, a function generator directly into the logic of 2 instead of integrating such calculations into the logic of 4 take.
The of each function of the function generators 220 . 222 . 224 . 226 . 228 and 230 from 2 out Risk factors are given by the nodes 500 . 501 and 502 summed to a composite risk factor signal 503 to obtain. The risk factor 503 is compared with the predetermined threshold risk value including a missed approach alert advisory and a missed approach alert as by the function generator 504 shown mean. At a risk level 503 less than the false approach warning risk value but greater than or equal to the caution threshold, a missed approach caution warning is set. For a risk value 503 which is greater than the missed approach warning threshold, a missed approach alert is set. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the indication is for an unstabilized approach while the aircraft is flying between 150 feet and 300 feet above and within one nautical mile of the runway. These values give enough time to execute the missed approach maneuver for most aircraft, but are not so far off the approach that annoying cues become problematic. The invention is not limited to the specific ones in 2 limited functions shown. Other functions and parameters that indicate a non-stabilized approach may include the functions and parameters of 2 replace or be used in addition to these. For example, as in 5A and 5B shown a virtual approach path corridor 600 be constructed. When an instrument landing system (ILS) is used, the boundaries of such a corridor are defined by full deflection of the glide slope and locator needles on the cockpit instrumentation used to fly the approach. A signal indicating full deflection may be due to the logic of 2 coupled and a Fehlanflugwarnung be set for full deflection.
However, not all runways are equipped with ILS or localizer landing aids. Certain runways use inaccurate approaches or no approach instructions. Furthermore, the FAA has announced plans to implement many instrument approaches in approaching courses based on GPS signals (Global Positioning System). Thus, according to another possible embodiment of the present invention, the present invention may be the virtual corridor 600 construct and periodically check that the position of the aircraft is within the bounds of the defined corridor 600 lies. The nominal form of the corridor 600 Optionally, it can also be modified to accommodate terrain specific to the approach course.
The corridor 600 In addition to the through 5C and 5D learned way. In 5C try the plane 620 to align itself again with the runway centerline, but the required correction will eventually be a flight of the aircraft on the path 630 and entry to the region 620 outside the corridor 600 cause. 5D shows an aircraft maneuver that causes the aircraft 620 in the region 650 over the corridor 600 entry. The present invention may include logic for detecting such conditions based on the current and predicted aircraft position and for setting an alert signal when such conditions are detected.
It were now preferred embodiments of the invention. Professionals will readily variants and modifications occur. For these reasons, the invention is in view on the claims to interpret.
Method for informing the pilot of an aircraft ( 300 ) to a potential fail-over condition, the method being characterized by comprising the steps of: monitoring a plurality of parameters indicative of an unstabilized approach; Assigning a missed approach risk value according to each of the parameters; and setting an indication signal if the value exceeds a predetermined threshold.
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of monitoring a plurality of parameters comprises the step of monitoring a speed change of the aircraft ( 300 ).
The method of claim 1, wherein the parameters include a Runway wind condition include.
The method of claim 1, wherein the parameters include a trajectory angle of the aircraft ( 300 ).
The method of claim 1, wherein the parameters are a position of the aircraft ( 300 ).
The method of claim 1, wherein the parameters include a heading of the aircraft ( 300 ).
The method of claim 1, wherein the parameters include a Runway state include.
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of setting a strobe signal includes the step of commanding lens of an autopilot missed approach maneuver.
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of Setting a strobe signal, further comprising the steps of: Put a missed approach warning signal when the value is a first Exceeds threshold and less than a second threshold; and Putting one Missed approach warning signal when the value exceeds the second threshold.
Apparatus for alerting the pilot of an aircraft to a potential missed approach condition, comprising: an entrance ( 12 ) and an exit; and characterized by the fact that the input is switched to receive a plurality of parameters indicative of an unstabilized approach; and a signal processing device ( 10 ) coupled to the input and the output and comprising means for assigning a false approach risk value according to each of the parameters and for setting an indication signal if the value exceeds a predetermined threshold.
Apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the device a computer for extended ground approach warning includes.
Apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the indication signal further includes signals for controlling a display.
Apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the indication signal also an audible Note signal includes.
Apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the parameters include a speed change of the aircraft ( 300 ).
Apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the parameters include a runway wind condition.
Apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the parameters include a trajectory angle of the aircraft.
Apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the parameters include a position of the aircraft.
Apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the parameters include a course of the aircraft.
Apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the indication signal an autopilot missed approach maneuver command includes.
Apparatus according to claim 10, further comprising a database from runway data.
Apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the parameters Runway data include.
Apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the parameters terrain data include.
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