System and method for creating visual images of aircraft wake vortices
AssigneeSilicon Graphics, Inc.
InventorGraham D. Beasley
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Abstract
A system and method for creating visual images of aircraft wake vortices allows a user, such as an aircraft controller, to increase a number of airport transactions while maintaining a predetermined level of safety. Wake vortices are simulated in a three dimensional environment taking into account various aircraft, environmental, and atmospherical conditions. The simulated wake vortices are rendered from a perspective selectable by the user. The displayed image allows the user to direct aircraft around potentially harmful wake vortices.
Claims42
A method for displaying a visual image of a wake vortex created by an aircraft, the method comprising the steps of:
- generating a model of the wake vortex;
- mapping a texture of the wake vortex onto said model to create a texture mapped model of the wake vortex;
- generating the visual image of the wake vortex from said texture mapped model;
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- displaying the visual image of the wake vortex on a display.
A method for scheduling transactions for a plurality of aircraft on a runway at an airport, the method comprising the steps of:
- generating a visual image of a wake vortex created by each of the aircraft;
- displaying said visual image of said wake vortex created by each of the aircraft on a display;
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- scheduling the transactions of the aircraft based on said displayed visual images thereby increasing a number of transactions for the runway while maintaining a given level of safety.
A system for displaying a visual image of a wake vortex created by an aircraft, the system comprising:
- means for generating a model of the wake vortex;
- means for mapping a texture of the wake vortex onto said model to create a texture mapped model of the wake vortex;
- means for generating the visual image of the wake vortex from said texture mapped model;
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- means for displaying the visual image of the wake vortex.
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