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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 23, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 13, 2010
Michael J. Tucker, Lynnwood, WA (US);
Sherwin S. Chen, Bellevue, WA (US);
John Wiedemann, Bothell, WA (US);
Jason L. Hammack, Seattle, WA (US);
Michael J. Tucker, Lynnwood, WA (US);
Sherwin S. Chen, Bellevue, WA (US);
John Wiedemann, Bothell, WA (US);
Jason L. Hammack, Seattle, WA (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A vertical situation display system for use in a vehicle such as, for example, an aircraft, is provided. A side view of an intended route of flight may be shown with altitude restrictions, airspace and instrument approach information, a projected flight path and range to airspeed symbol. The system may show terrain, weather, and traffic information along the intended route of flight. The system may be used in conjunction with a navigational display to enhance situational awareness. The system includes a computer, an electronic display device, an electronic entry device, a memory and a database. The database may contain terrain, airspace and flight planning data and may be updatable.