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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 10, 2020
Filed:
Jun. 22, 2018
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp., Longueuil, CA;
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CORP., Longueuil, CA;
Abstract
Herein provided are systems and methods for operating an aircraft engine during inclement weather. At least one image of a location substantially in line with a heading of the aircraft is acquired. Based on the at least one image, an inclement weather condition in the location is detected. An alert mode of the engine is triggered upon detecting the inclement weather condition. Responsive to the alert mode being triggered, at least one predetermined performance parameter of the engine is monitored. Upon detecting a change in the at least one predetermined performance parameter beyond a predetermined threshold, at least one operating condition of the engine is altered.