Abstract: A smart wheel chock includes a chock body including a ground engaging surface and a wheel engaging surface for engaging a wheel of a vehicle; a processor housed within the chock body; a position tracking sensor housed within the chock body, wherein the position tracking sensor is configured to detect a location of the wheel chock; a wireless communication module in communication with the processor and configured to transmit the location of the wheel chock; a power system configured to supply power to the processor and wireless communication module; and a visual indicator on the chock body, wherein the visual indicator is configured to be visible while the chock body is engaged with the wheel, and wherein the visual indicator includes a unique identifier for the smart wheel chock.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that allow for providing interactive functionality to streamed data. The systems include a remote system configured to execute a program, generate a data stream that includes primary information indicative of a visual representation of a graphical user interface (GUI) of the program, and transmit the data stream. The system includes an aircraft that includes a controller configured to receive the data stream from the remote system, display the visual representation of the GUI on a display system based on the primary information, detect an interaction by a user with an interactive element of the GUI represented on the display system, and modify the visual representation of the GUI on the display system in response to detecting the interaction such that a modified visual representation of the GUI is displayed on the display system using supplemental information embedded in the data stream.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for facilitating takeoff and landing of an aircraft. For instance, the method may include obtaining aircraft information and retrieving vertiport information for a desired landing or takeoff location area. The method may further include determining an aircraft path including a vertical path portion and a cruise path portion; determining a dynamic switchover point between the vertical path portion and the cruise path portion along the aircraft path; and transmitting control information including a vertical control portion and a cruise control portion to aircraft propulsion systems. Wherein the aircraft propulsion systems will operate under one of the vertical control portion or the cruise control portion until the aircraft reaches the dynamic switchover point, and wherein the aircraft propulsion systems will operate under the other of the vertical control portion or the cruise control portion after the aircraft reaches the dynamic switchover point.

Abstract: A method including: receiving data associated with a unique identity of a vehicle asset to identify the vehicle asset; receiving data associated with a unique identity of a smart wheel chock to identify the smart wheel chock; associating the identified vehicle asset with the identified smart wheel chock, such that a location of the smart wheel chock can represent a location of the vehicle asset; receiving location data associated with the location of the smart wheel chock, wherein the received location data is based, at least in part, on location data generated by one or more systems on the smart wheel chock; and identifying the vehicle asset location based on the received smart wheel chock location data such that the vehicle asset can be determined and relayed to a user device to locate the vehicle asset.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generate a model of signal strengths in an environment and provide visualization of data associated therewith, for example signal strengths. Some embodiments receive one or more portions of data, such as entity parameter data corresponding to at least one signal handling entity and dynamic environment data associated with an impact of a signal strength of at least one signal type, generate a model of signal strengths in an environment based at least in part on such data, identify a set of coverage areas, and output one or more coverage maps based at least in part on the model. The coverage maps may include a top-down coverage map and a vertical profile coverage map.

Abstract: In various aspects, a control system for a vehicle is provided. The control system may be configured to provide an alert indication. The control system may include a satellite communication system (SATCOM) that includes an antenna. The SATCOM may be configured to operate in a plurality of modes. At least one of the plurality of modes may be an on mode. The control system may be configured to provide at least one alert indication when (i) the SATCOM is operating in the on mode and (ii) a distance between the vehicle and at least one other vehicle is or is predicted to be less than or equal to a threshold value.

Abstract: In various aspects, a control system for controlling an antenna of a vehicle is provided. The control system may include a satellite communication system (SATCOM) that includes the antenna, which may emit RF signals. The SATCOM may be configured to operate in a plurality of modes. The plurality of modes may include a low power mode and a high power mode. A strength of the RF signals emitted by the antenna may be greater when the SATCOM is operating in the high power mode than when the SATCOM is operating in the low power mode. The control system may be configured to switch the SATCOM from the high power mode to the low power mode when a distance between the vehicle and at least one other vehicle is or is predicted to be less than or equal to a threshold value.

Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying connectivity strength for vehicles are disclosed. For instance, the method may include receiving, from an off-board station, connectivity data relating to a connected vehicle, the connectivity data having been received from a plurality of connected vehicles other than the connected vehicle and selected based on relevance to the connected vehicle; identifying a portion of the received connectivity data to display on the connected vehicle; generating a display of the identified portion of the received connectivity data; and displaying on a display unit of the connected vehicle, the generated display of the identified portion of the received connectivity data. The method may also include generating and displaying an updated route based on the received connectivity data.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable media for transmitting obstacle information to one or more operator displays associated with an aircraft. For instance, the method may include obtaining aircraft flight information including a current position and altitude; retrieving obstacle information for a flight area; scanning the flight area with environment sensors to identify observed obstacles and generate observed obstacle information.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for promoting collision threat awareness for a mobile platform. The system comprises a searchlight to emit a beam of light and means for articulating the searchlight, a sensor system to sense a location, elevation, and orientation of the mobile platform and/or locations and elevations of obstacles including terrain and manmade objects, a source of data including the locations and elevations of the obstacles, and a controller configured to, by a processor: identify a first obstacle that poses a collision threat to the mobile platform based on the location, elevation, and/or orientation of the mobile platform and the location and elevation of the first obstacle, and operate the searchlight assembly to: automatically direct the beam of light toward the first obstacle, and/or automatically direct the beam of light toward an escape route that allows the mobile platform to avoid collision with the first obstacle.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing off-board recharge station information for an urban air mobility (UAM) vehicle flying on an intended trip. The method includes displaying a map showing the UAM vehicle at a current location, the intended trip, and an endurance line that represents an extent of the available UAM charge. The method retrieves recharge station information including a station name, location, number of recharge ports at the station, and a compatibility type for each of the recharge ports. The method identifies recharge stations that are compatible with the UAM vehicle and can be reached from the intended trip with the UAM available charge, and also updates information associated with the identified recharge stations responsive to a received real-time status update. The method visually depicts the identified recharge stations and visually distinguishes an identified recharge station having a shortest path deviation from the intended trip.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable media for providing contextual building height information to one or more operators of an aircraft. For instance, the method may include obtaining aircraft flight information including a current position and a current altitude of the aircraft; and retrieving, from a database, building information for one or more buildings located in a flight path area, the flight path area including the current position of the aircraft. The method may further include assigning one or more visual characteristics to each of the one or more buildings located in the flight path area based at least in part on the building information and the current altitude of the aircraft; and displaying, to the one or more operators of the aircraft, the one or more buildings located in the flight path area with the assigned one or more visual characteristics.

Abstract: A system includes a communication device, a display, an input/output interface, a processing device, and a memory, storing one or more instructions that cause the system to: receive electronic flight book (EFB) selection information for selecting one EFB GUI from a plurality of selectable EFB GUIs that provide an interface for entry and display of flight information; select one EFB GUI from the plurality of selectable EFB GUIs based on the received EFB selection information; display the selected EFB GUI on the display; receive one or more flight parameters from a flight management system (FMS); display one or more of the one or more flight parameters on the displayed EFB GUI; receive one or more changes to the one or more flight parameters via the input/output interface; and update one or more of the one or more flight parameters in the FMS based on the received one or more changes.

Abstract: A method including: receiving data associated with a unique identity of a vehicle asset to identify the vehicle asset; receiving data associated with a unique identity of a smart wheel chock to identify the smart wheel chock; associating the identified vehicle asset with the identified smart wheel chock, such that a location of the smart wheel chock can represent a location of the vehicle asset; receiving location data associated with the location of the smart wheel chock, wherein the received location data is based, at least in part, on location data generated by one or more systems on the smart wheel chock; and identifying the vehicle asset location based on the received smart wheel chock location data such that the vehicle asset can be determined and relayed to a user device to locate the vehicle asset.

Abstract: A smart wheel chock includes a chock body including a ground engaging surface and a wheel engaging surface for engaging a wheel of a vehicle; a processor housed within the chock body; a position tracking sensor housed within the chock body, wherein the position tracking sensor is configured to detect a location of the wheel chock; a wireless communication module in communication with the processor and configured to transmit the location of the wheel chock; a power system configured to supply power to the processor and wireless communication module; and a visual indicator on the chock body, wherein the visual indicator is configured to be visible while the chock body is engaged with the wheel, and wherein the visual indicator includes a unique identifier for the smart wheel chock.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for displaying operating data for a re-chargeable battery for an electric vehicle. The system comprises a re-chargeable battery for powering components of an electrical vehicle, a sensor that detects a present level of charge in the battery and a display. The display receives the present level of charge of the battery from the monitor and displays the present level of charge in the battery, a required level of endurance for the battery that is based on a planned operational parameter for the vehicle, a minimum level of charge in the battery that meets the required level of endurance, and an amount of time needed to re-charge the battery to achieve the minimum level of charge.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for facilitating takeoff and landing of an aircraft. For instance, the method may include obtaining aircraft information and retrieving vertiport information for a desired landing or takeoff location area. The method may further include determining an aircraft path including a vertical path portion and a cruise path portion; determining a dynamic switchover point between the vertical path portion and the cruise path portion along the aircraft path; and transmitting control information including a vertical control portion and a cruise control portion to aircraft propulsion systems. Wherein the aircraft propulsion systems will operate under one of the vertical control portion or the cruise control portion until the aircraft reaches the dynamic switchover point, and wherein the aircraft propulsion systems will operate under the other of the vertical control portion or the cruise control portion after the aircraft reaches the dynamic switchover point.

Abstract: Methods and systems for generating a vertical situation display for a noise abatement departure procedure (NADP). Other NADP relevant displays are also disclosed including display of NADP parameters on altitude tape and primary flight displays, an NADP bug on an engine display and NADP status annunciations. The methods and systems include receiving NADP parameters entered into a flight management system (FMS) on a user interface of the aircraft system. The NADP parameters include: an initial altitude at which take-off thrust should be reduced to NADP thrust, an acceleration altitude at which the aircraft should begin accelerating to a final take-off speed whilst maintaining the NADP thrust, a climb excitement altitude at which a speed target is changed to the final take-off speed whilst maintaining the NADP thrust, and an end altitude at which the NADP should be exited.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable media for providing contextual building height information to one or more operators of an aircraft. For instance, the method may include obtaining aircraft flight information including a current position and a current altitude of the aircraft; and retrieving, from a database, building information for one or more buildings located in a flight path area, the flight path area including the current position of the aircraft. The method may further include assigning one or more visual characteristics to each of the one or more buildings located in the flight path area based at least in part on the building information and the current altitude of the aircraft; and displaying, to the one or more operators of the aircraft, the one or more buildings located in the flight path area with the assigned one or more visual characteristics.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable media for transmitting obstacle information to one or more operator displays associated with an aircraft. For instance, the method may include obtaining aircraft flight information including a current position and altitude; retrieving obstacle information for a flight area; scanning the flight area with environment sensors to identify observed obstacles and generate observed obstacle information.