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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 02, 2021
Filed:
Oct. 04, 2019
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Brian K. Rupnik, Lake Stevens, WA (US);
Patrick J. Moran, Mukilteo, WA (US);
Sean J. Flannigan, Seattle, WA (US);
Kirk A. Vining, Seattle, WA (US);
Kerry D. Smith, Redmond, WA (US);
Robert J. Myers, Mukilteo, WA (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for enabling a pilot to select an automated response to an air traffic conflict alert. In accordance with one embodiment, the system includes updated displays, an updated autoflight mode control panel and high-level software logic in the autopilot, flight director and autothrottle to provide an expedited response. A mode control switch may be optionally included. In accordance with an additional option, the system may be configured to operate in a fully automated state in which the system responds automatically to the air traffic conflict event without needing the pilot to first accept the automated response before its execution.