Patents by Inventor Tom A. Petricka

Tom A. Petricka 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).

  • Method and system for calibrating radar altimeters
    Patent number: 7446697
    Abstract: A method for calibrating an altimeter is disclosed. The method comprises monitoring signal strength of one or more altitude measurements. Based on the signal strength, the method applies piecewise linear altitude correction to the one or more altitude measurements to generate altitude correction data. The method further determines a goodness-of-fit for the altitude correction data. The altitude correction data maintains a correct altitude measurement in the presence of variable signal strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Todd R. Burlet, Mark S. Shoemaker, Tom A. Petricka, Clayton A. Yares
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CALIBRATING RADAR ALTIMETERS
    Publication number: 20080238763
    Abstract: A method for calibrating an altimeter is disclosed. The method comprises monitoring signal strength of one or more altitude measurements. Based on the signal strength, the method applies piecewise linear altitude correction to the one or more altitude measurements to generate altitude correction data. The method further determines a goodness-of-fit for the altitude correction data. The altitude correction data maintains a correct altitude measurement in the presence of variable signal strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Todd R. Burlet, Mark S. Shoemaker, Tom A. Petricka, Clayton A. Yares