Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying infection risks are disclosed. A system for identifying infection risk includes: one or more sensors associated with each of a plurality of physical assets for generating a signal when two or more physical assets of the plurality of physical assets are in a predetermined proximity; and a server configured to receive the signal from the one or more sensors, and to identify an infection status of each of the two or more physical assets, all governed by a business model as defined by the inventors.

Abstract: A method for detecting and reporting anomalies in operation of an aircraft. The method including the steps of: receiving real time data indicative of the operation of the aircraft, the real time data including at least one of the following parameters: ground speed, rate of deceleration of the aircraft, touchdown location, aircraft route, timing of aircraft route, ground movement activities and a maximum landing distance; based on the collected real time data, calculating a predicted performance of the aircraft, and alerting an operator when the predicted performance is outside of an acceptable performance for the aircraft.

Abstract: A method and system for tracking the real-time positions of airport ground vehicles, and integrating the positional data into the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) network infrastructure. The system may include one or more ground receiver stations that receives positional telemetry data from one or more airport ground vehicles, and transmits the ground vehicle positional data to a centralized ground base station. A computer system connected to the ground base aggregates the ground vehicle telemetry data from one or more ground vehicles, converts the aggregate telemetry data into an ADS-B compatible data protocol, and integrates that data into the ADS-B network infrastructure for dissemination and reporting across the ADS-B network. The method enables the use of and dissemination of ADS-B information for ground vehicles without the need for ADS-B transponders on each ground vehicle.

Abstract: A method of controlling and optimizing braking and directional control of a vehicle operated on a contaminated, compliant, or non-compliant surface. The method includes steps of: collecting data from a plurality of sensors, the data being indicative of a condition of the contaminated, compliant, or non-compliant surface; sending the data to a neural controller having an algorithm configured to process the data. The algorithm includes: determining optimum braking and directional control instructions for the vehicle, generating warnings and alerts based on the calculated optimum braking and directional control instructions, and sending the optimum braking and directional control instructions to a braking and steering system of the vehicle and the warnings and alerts to an alert and warning system of the vehicle.

Abstract: A system for removing contaminants from a surface, attached to a vehicle movable in a first direction. The system includes a first scraper for removing contaminants from a surface. A first conveyor system includes a continuous track element for conveying the contaminants removed from the surface in a second direction that is not aligned with the first direction. A second scraper removes contaminants from the surface and is positioned between the first conveyor and the vehicle. A second conveyor system is positioned between the vehicle and the second scraper and includes a continuous track element for conveying the contaminants removed from the surface in a third direction that is not aligned with the first direction. An ice and compact breaker is positioned between the first conveyor system and the second conveyor system. The ice and compact breaker includes a plurality of teeth for breaking the contaminants on the surface.

Abstract: A system for removing contaminants from a surface. The system being attached to a vehicle that is movable in a first direction. The system including a first scraper for removing contaminants from a surface and a first conveyor system including a continuous track element for conveying the contaminants removed from the surface in a second direction wherein the second direction is not aligned with the first direction.

Abstract: A system for applying and recovering de-icing chemicals from a surface. The system includes a spray system for applying a de-icing chemical to the surface and draws the de-icing chemical from the surface. The de-icing chemical and contaminants are conveyed to a reservoir to form a combined solution. A recovery system includes a filter device for removing solids from the combined solution, at least one sensor for measuring a property of the combined solution, and a source of additive chemical. A controller is configured to determine a property of the combined solution based on signals provided by the at least one sensor, move a valve to an open position to cause the additive chemical to mix with the combined solution if the property is less than a predetermined minimum value, and move the valve to a closed position if the property is greater than the predetermined minimum value.

Abstract: A system for applying and recovering de-icing chemicals from a surface. The system includes a spray system for applying a de-icing chemical to the surface and draws the de-icing chemical from the surface. The de-icing chemical and contaminants are conveyed to a reservoir to form a combined solution. A recovery system includes a filter device for removing solids from the combined solution, at least one sensor for measuring a property of the combined solution, and a source of additive chemical. A controller is configured to determine a property of the combined solution based on signals provided by the at least one sensor, move a valve to an open position to cause the additive chemical to mix with the combined solution if the property is less than a predetermined minimum value, and move the valve to a closed position if the property is greater than the predetermined minimum value.

Abstract: A method for detecting and reporting anomalies in operation of an aircraft. The method including the steps of: receiving real time data indicative of the operation of the aircraft, the real time data including at least one of the following parameters: ground speed, rate of deceleration of the aircraft, touchdown location, aircraft route, timing of aircraft route, ground movement activities and a maximum landing distance; based on the collected real time data, calculating a predicted performance of the aircraft, and alerting an operator when the predicted performance is outside of an acceptable performance for the aircraft.

Abstract: A method and system for tracking the real-time positions of airport ground vehicles, and integrating the positional data into the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) network infrastructure. The system may include one or more ground receiver stations that receives positional telemetry data from one or more airport ground vehicles, and transmits the ground vehicle positional data to a centralized ground base station. A computer system connected to the ground base aggregates the ground vehicle telemetry data from one or more ground vehicles, converts the aggregate telemetry data into an ADS-B compatible data protocol, and integrates that data into the ADS-B network infrastructure for dissemination and reporting across the ADS-B network. The method enables the use of and dissemination of ADS-B information for ground vehicles without the need for ADS-B transponders on each ground vehicle.

Abstract: A method of controlling a hybrid Non-ABS and ABS braking system of a vehicle. The method includes steps of: engaging an initial braking system based on a default setting or input from an operator of the vehicle; acquiring data from at least one sensor associated with the vehicle during the step of engaging the initial braking system; sending the data provided by the at least one sensor to a control module of the vehicle; analyzing the data provided by the at least one sensor; and disengaging the initial braking system and engaging a subsequent braking system when a predetermined condition is detected.

Abstract: Apparatus for determining a predicted vehicle braking operation is provided. The apparatus includes a test tire, a brake associated with the test tire, and an actuator operably connected to the test tire and configured to selectively apply a representative vehicle force to the test tire. The apparatus further includes a controller operably connected to the brake and configured to apply a representative vehicle braking algorithm to the brake. The apparatus also includes a sensor associated with the test tire and configured to provide feedback for determining a predicted vehicle braking operation. Aspects of the invention further include methods of using the apparatus.

Abstract: Apparatus for determining a predicted vehicle braking operation is provided. The apparatus includes a test tire, a brake associated with the test tire, and an actuator operably connected to the test tire and configured to selectively apply a representative vehicle force to the test tire. The apparatus further includes a controller operably connected to the brake and configured to apply a representative vehicle braking algorithm to the brake. The apparatus also includes a sensor associated with the test tire and configured to provide feedback for determining a predicted vehicle braking operation. Aspects of the invention further include methods of using the apparatus.