Patents by Inventor Andrew R. Hooker

Andrew R. Hooker has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Consistent localizer captures
    Patent number: 7941251
    Abstract: Systems and methods for performing localizer capture maneuvers are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes determining at least one instrument landing system (ILS) threshold of an aircraft, and establishing at least one final approach course (FAC) deviation threshold for the aircraft. The method further includes receiving at least one ILS localizer error, then calculating at least one FAC deviation. The at least one ILS localizer error is compared to the ILS threshold, and the at least one FAC deviation is compared to the FAC threshold. A standard capture maneuver is performed if the at least one ILS localizer error reaches its corresponding ILS threshold prior to the at least one FAC deviation reaching its FAC threshold. However, if the at least one FAC deviation reaches its corresponding FAC threshold prior to the at least one ILS localizer error reaching its corresponding ILS threshold, a modified capture maneuver is performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Steven B. Krogh, Andrew R. Hooker
  • Consistent Localizer Captures
    Publication number: 20100017053
    Abstract: Systems and methods for performing localizer capture maneuvers are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes determining at least one instrument landing system (ILS) threshold of an aircraft, and establishing at least one final approach course (FAC) deviation threshold for the aircraft. The method further includes receiving at least one ILS localizer error, then calculating at least one FAC deviation. The at least one ILS localizer error is compared to the ILS threshold, and the at least one FAC deviation is compared to the FAC threshold. A standard capture maneuver is performed if the at least one ILS localizer error reaches its corresponding ILS threshold prior to the at least one FAC deviation reaching its FAC threshold. However, if the at least one FAC deviation reaches its corresponding FAC threshold prior to the at least one ILS localizer error reaching its corresponding ILS threshold, a modified capture maneuver is performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Steven B. Krogh, Andrew R. Hooker