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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 17, 2007
Daniel J. Edwards, Burlington, NJ (US);
Peter T. Mahal, Berwyn, PA (US);
Mark A. Slimko, Crystal Lake, IL;
Daniel J. Edwards, Burlington, NJ (US);
Peter T. Mahal, Berwyn, PA (US);
Mark A. Slimko, Crystal Lake, IL;
Engineered Arresting Systems Corporation, Aston, PA (US);
Abstract
Addressed are systems and methods for providing to pilots of landing aircraft real-time (or near real-time) information concerning runway conditions and aircraft-stopping performance to be encountered upon landing. The systems and methods contemplate using more objective data than utilized at present and providing the information in automated manner. Information may be obtained by using conventional ground-based runway friction testers or, advantageously, by using air-based equipment such as (but not limited to) unmanned aerospace vehicles (UAVs).