Method and apparatus for alerting a pilot to a hazardous condition during approach to land

作者: Kevin J. Conner , Hans R. Muller , Steven C. Johnson

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摘要: A terrain-awareness system (TAS) provides LOOK-AHEAD/LOOK-DOWN as well LOOK-UP terrain advisory and warning indications to the pilot of an aircraft a hazardous flight condition. The TAS includes airport data base that is structured provide various resolutions depending on topography particular geographic area interest. Navigational from satellite-based navigational system, such global positioning (GPS), used based upon current position projected path aircraft. Since signals are function aircraft, nuisance warnings minimized.