Abstract: A system for inspecting surfaces of an aircraft prior to takeoff. The system includes a device movable relative to the surfaces of the aircraft. At least one camera on the device is provided for determining conditions of the surfaces of the aircraft. The at least one camera is configured to provide images indicative of the presence or absence of contaminates and/or fluid failure on the critical surfaces of the aircraft. A control module is provided for receiving the images from the at least one camera. The control module is programmed to determine, based on the images from the at least one camera, a status of the surfaces of the aircraft and to communicate that status to an external location.

Abstract: A method and system for automating de-icing procedures for aircraft including the transmission of messages and illumination of guidance lights for pilots to direct their aircraft for de-icing. The system further includes apparatus for generating a safety zone to provide further protection of damage or injury to personnel or aircraft or de-icing machinery.

Abstract: A system for automated de-icing or contamination removal of an aircraft. The system includes a mobile platform, the mobile platform including a set of wheels and a swerve drive for controlling movement of the set of wheels along with a contamination removal apparatus mounted to the mobile platform for delivering contamination removal treatment to the aircraft. The system also includes a processor for receiving instructions associated with the contamination removal treatment from an external party and for controlling the mobile platform and contamination apparatus to deliver the contamination removal treatment.

Abstract: A method for coordinating contamination removal on a surface of an aircraft, comprising receiving an electronic contamination removal request, determining location for contamination removal treatment, electronically transmitting location for contamination removal treatment to aircraft, electronically receiving progress of contamination removal treatment, and electronically transmitting progress of contamination removal treatment to aircraft, wherein the progress of contamination removal treatment is displayed on multiple displays to allow for close monitoring of the contamination removal treatment.

Abstract: An airfield sign that includes a dynamic display area.

Abstract: An airfield sign that includes a dynamic display area.