Abstract: The present disclosure provides techniques for optimized flight monitoring. A first set of traffic data for a flight is accessed. The first set of traffic data is saved in a data store. A user interface is updated to display the first set of traffic data for the flight. A second set of traffic data for the flight is received, where the second set of traffic data is received at a later time than the first set of traffic data. A progress of the flight is monitored by comparing the first and second sets of traffic data. Upon detecting a delay in the progress of the flight, the flight is highlighted on the user interface.

Abstract: The present invention is a corner protector system that can be installed to a concrete pilaster, wall, post, or column. The corner protector system can be applied to a variety of different types of corners such as right angle corners, 60° corners, or 30° corners. The corner protection system has an edge panel. The edge panel is configured to conform to a corner and configured to cover a corner edge. A right panel connects to the edge panel and extends to the right of the edge panel. The left panel connects to the edge panel and extends to the left of the left panel. The edge panel folds between a flat configuration and a right angle folded configuration. The right panel has a right panel overlap that overlaps the edge panel. The left panel has a left panel overlap that overlaps the edge panel.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides techniques and systems for improved flight planning. A regulation that restricts flight operations for one or more locations during one or more windows of time is accessed. It is determined, based on the regulation, that a scheduled flight will be delayed by the regulation. One or more alternative routes for the scheduled flight are identified, and a first alternative route of the one or more alternative routes is submitted as an updated flight plan for the scheduled flight.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides techniques and systems for improved slot allocation. Slot scheduled data and flight tracking data for a flight are accessed, where the slot scheduled data indicates a first slot assigned to the flight at a departure airport, and the flight tracking data comprises an anticipated takeoff time. Slot occupancy data of the departure airport is examined to identify slot usage patterns. A slot adjustment for the flight is determined based on the anticipated takeoff time and the slot usage patterns at the departure airport. A notification of the slot adjustment for the flight is generated.

Abstract: Illustrative examples are provided of a process and machine configured to provide innovative technical solutions for: deriving a predicted trajectory for a vehicle; controlling a trajectory for a vehicle; and for reducing congestion in an Air Traffic Management system, via: a processor executing an algorithm specially programmed for: generating a baseline lateral profile for a baseline trajectory; subsequently generating a baseline vertical profile for the baseline trajectory; subsequently forming the baseline trajectory by merging the vertical profile with the baseline lateral profile; and using at least one of: a performance element, or a configuration element, from the baseline trajectory for deriving the predicted trajectory. The predicted trajectory is sent for use by a Flight Management System and/or an Air Traffic Management System.

Abstract: Systems and methods for aircraft takeoff weight estimation include receiving input data corresponding to trajectory data of a flight of an aircraft; generating a set of input parameters based on the trajectory data, where the set of input parameters include a first subset of parameters corresponding to a takeoff phase of the flight and a second subset of parameters corresponding to a climb phase of the flight; and processing the set of input parameters using a trained model to generate an estimate of a takeoff weight of the aircraft.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, systems, and program products are disclosed for dynamic selection of an aeronautical data provider. An apparatus includes a processor and a memory that stores code executable by the processor to receive a first stream of real-time aeronautical data from a first aeronautical data provider, receive at least one second stream of real-time aeronautical data from at least one second aeronautical data provider simultaneously with the first stream, provide data from the first stream and the at least one second stream to a decision model for predicting which data has a higher accuracy, and switch using data from the first stream to data from one of the at least one second streams in response to the one of the at least one second streams having a higher predicted accuracy than the first stream.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for selectively etching a first silicon germanium layer having a first germanium content in the presence of a silicon layer or a second silicon germanium layer having a second germanium content, where the first germanium content is higher than the second germanium content, the composition including: (a) from 0.1 to 10% by weight of an oxidizing agent; (b) from 1 to 20% by weight of an etchant including a source of fluoride ions; (c) from 0.001 to 3% by weight of a selectivity enhancer of formula Si (d) from 0.001 to 3% by weight of an additional selectivity enhancer of formula S41 or derivatives thereof obtained by homocondensation of the compounds of formula S41 or by co-condensation of the compounds of formula S41 with silanes of formula S42 in a weight ratio of 0.1 or more and (e) water.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for selectively etching a silicon germanium (SiGe) layer in the presence of a silicon layer, the composition including: (a) 1 to 10% by weight of an oxidizing agent; (b) 1 to 14% by weight of an etchant comprising a source of fluoride ions; (c) 0.001 to 3% by weight of a selectivity enhancer of formula S1 (d) 0.001 to 3% by weight of an additional selectivity enhancer of formula S31 and (e) water.

Abstract: Systems and methods for flight plan validation and automated route improvement include obtaining flight plan data descriptive of a first plurality of planned flights; obtaining route data describing one or more preconfigured routes; selecting, for each of the first plurality of planned flights, a set of viable routes from the route data; obtaining validation data associated with each viable route for each planned flight of the first plurality of planned flights; based on a determination that no route of the set of viable routes is valid, communicating a request to a route identification service; receiving validated route data describing one or more validated routes associated with the planned flight; and generating a visual indication of a set of confirmed routes for the planned flight.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, systems, and program products are disclosed for dynamic selection of an aeronautical data provider. An apparatus includes a processor and a memory that stores code executable by the processor to receive a first stream of real-time aeronautical data from a first aeronautical data provider, receive at least one second stream of real-time aeronautical data from at least one second aeronautical data provider simultaneously with the first stream, provide data from the first stream and the at least one second stream to a decision model for predicting which data has a higher accuracy, and switch using data from the first stream to data from one of the at least one second streams in response to the one of the at least one second streams having a higher predicted accuracy than the first stream.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a device for accepting liquids, such as water, in an aircraft. The device includes at least one immersion element that includes at least one water inlet port, and a device for generating a gas bubble for at least partly surrounding the immersion element and/or a device for generating a gas film at least in part on the immersion element.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for evaluating a flight plan with respect to an executed route of an aircraft. An example method includes obtaining data associated with a route of a vehicle. The method further includes determining a first cost index associated with the route based at least in part on a segment of the data. The method further includes comparing the first cost index to a second cost index associated with a plan for the route. The method further includes determining a cost penalty associated with the route based at least in part on the comparison between the first cost index and the second cost index. The method further includes performing one or more actions associated with the vehicle in response to determining the cost penalty.

Abstract: A preparation process of quercetin of formula (1) comprising a) hydrolysis of rutin of formula (II) or an aqueous rutin containing extract, in the presence of water as only solvent and an acid in catalytic amounts; and b) isolation of the quercetin thus obtained. The quercetin thus obtained.

Abstract: A device includes a memory, a network interface, and a processor. The memory is configured to store an aircraft performance model. The aircraft performance model is based on historical flight data of one or more aircraft. The aircraft performance model includes a recurrent neural network layer. The network interface is configured to receive real-time time-series flight data from a data bus of a first aircraft. The processor is configured to receive, via the network interface, the real-time time-series flight data. The processor is also configured to generate, based on the real-time time-series flight data and the aircraft performance model, one or more aircraft performance parameters. The processor is further configured to provide the aircraft performance parameters to a display device.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to surgical devices, more particular it refers to a surgical clamp that attaches to a patient's bone to assist in surgical procedures. The surgical clamp is configured in such a manner that the clamping elements show a movement in a plane different from the plane of the actuator intended for opening and closing said clamping elements. As a result, the surgical clamp provides a broader working space to the surgeon when carrying out surgical work on the spine.

Abstract: Controlling the operation of a hydrocyclone to maintain the hydrocyclone in a desired operational state as it separates a pumped fluid into an overflow stream and an underflow stream is described. The method comprises measuring vibrations of the hydrocyclone at a selected frequency within a predetermined frequency range; comparing a characteristic of the measured vibrations at the selected frequency with a plurality of values representing transitions between different operational states of the hydrocyclone to identify a current operational state of the hydrocyclone; and generating an adjustment setting to change the identified current operational state to the desired operational state, where the adjustment setting increases or decreases a pumped fluid parameter.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of using a composition for selectively etching a silicon layer in the presence of a layer including a silicon germanium alloy, the composition including: (a) 4 to 15% by weight of an amine of formula (E1), and (b) water, where XE1, XE2, and XE3 are independently selected from a chemical bond and C1-C6 alkanediyl; YE is selected from N, CRE1, and P; RE1 is selected from H and C1-C6 alkyl.

Abstract: A method of flight data prediction for an aircraft includes receiving, at a device, arrival input data for a flight of the aircraft to an arrival airport. The arrival input data includes flight plans for a plurality of aircraft expected to arrive at or depart from the arrival airport during an arrival time range, predicted weather information for the arrival airport during the arrival time range, and facilities data for the arrival airport. The method includes generating, at the device based on the arrival input data, one or more arrival sets for the aircraft. Each arrival set comprising a predicted gate arrival time for the aircraft at an arrival gate using a particular runway and a probability associated with the aircraft using the particular runway. The method also includes generating, at the device, an output based on at least one of the one or more arrival sets.