Patent ID: 11482123

Abstract:
A system and method for sensor-enhanced real-time automatic pilot report (PIREP) generation is disclosed. In embodiments, the PIREP generation system includes control processors in communication with a variety of aircraft-based sensors. Diverse sensors collect atmospheric data of meteorological conditions in the vicinity of the aircraft and/or its flight path. The PIREP generating system analyzes the collected datasets and determines whether the collected datasets meet criteria for reportable weather conditions. Reportable data are displayed to the pilot via an interactive display device whereby the pilot may accept, abort (e.g., opt out), or augment the data with additional information provided by the pilot. If the pilot aborts the PIREP, no further action is taken. Otherwise (e.g., if the pilot accepts, augments, or takes no action), a PIREP is automatically generated based on the displayed (or amended) reportable data. The generated PIREP is automatically transmitted to ground control.