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  • Method And Device For Automatically Monitoring The Ability Of An Aircraft To Follow A Flight Trajectory With At Least One Turn
    Publication number: 20120150367
    Abstract: Method and device for automatically monitoring the ability of an aircraft to follow a flight trajectory with at least one turn. The monitoring device (1) includes means (6, 8, 10, 11, 14) for implementing monitorings in order to estimate the ability of the aircraft to follow at least one turn of the flight trajectory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: Airbus Operations (S.A.S.)
    Inventors: Nicolas POTAGNIK, Jean-Damien PERRIE, Thierry BOURRET, Jean MULLER, Florent LANTERNA
  • METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR AIDING PILOTING OF AN AIRCRAFT DURING AN APPROACH PHASE FOR LANDING
    Publication number: 20150081144
    Abstract: A method and device for aiding piloting of an aircraft during an approach phase for the purpose of landing. The device includes a guidance system for guiding the aircraft according to a first guidance mode during an initial phase upstream of a transition point, then guiding the aircraft according to a second guidance mode during a terminal phase between the transition point and the landing, the device further including a computing system for automatically computing the coordinates of the transition point, the guidance system also configured for automatically disabling the second guidance mode upstream of the transition point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Jean-Damien PERRIE, Jean MULLER, Daniel ZAPATA-ARENAS, Sylvain RAYNAUD
  • Method and a device for aiding piloting of an aircraft during an approach phase for landing
    Patent number: 9915953
    Abstract: A method and device for aiding piloting of an aircraft during an approach phase for the purpose of landing. The device includes a guidance system for guiding the aircraft according to a first guidance mode during an initial phase upstream of a transition point, then guiding the aircraft according to a second guidance mode during a terminal phase between the transition point and the landing, the device further including a computing system for automatically computing the coordinates of the transition point, the guidance system also configured for automatically disabling the second guidance mode upstream of the transition point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS (S.A.S.)
    Inventors: Jean-Damien Perrie, Jean Muller, Daniel Zapata-Arenas, Sylvain Raynaud
  • Method and device for automatically monitoring the ability of an aircraft to follow a flight trajectory with at least one turn
    Patent number: 9008867
    Abstract: A monitoring device for automatically monitoring the ability of an aircraft to follow a flight trajectory with at least one turn includes a series of elements that estimate the ability of the aircraft to follow at least one turn of the flight trajectory. For example, a turn radius and limit speed for each of the upcoming turns in a flight plan (or a partial portion of the upcoming turns) are analyzed by comparing to a current speed of the aircraft to determine if there will be any risk of excursion outside the flight plan path, such that warnings can be emitted to a crew of the aircraft to take corrective action before the turns are performed. Consequently, required navigational performance maneuvers can be assured before the beginning of the turns in the flight plan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Airbus Operations (S.A.S.)
    Inventors: Nicolas Potagnik, Jean-Damien Perrie, Thierry Bourret, Jean Muller, Florent Lanterna
  • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPTIMIZING THE ORIENTATION OF A LASER ANEMOMETER ON AN AIRCRAFT
    Publication number: 20100128252
    Abstract: The device (1) comprises means (M1, UC) for determining an optimal orientation of a sighting axis of the anemometer (2) and for deducing therefrom the orientations of the other sighting axes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS (SAS)
    Inventors: Jean-Damien Perrie, Guillaume Preaux
  • Method And Device For Automatically Estimating An Air Speed Of An Aircraft
    Publication number: 20110264308
    Abstract: The device (1) comprises means for registering, in case of detection of a ground taxiing of the aircraft, the last value of static pressure corrected from induced aerodynamic effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS (S.A.S.)
    Inventors: Jean-Damien Perrie, Valerie Brivet, Stephane Saint-Aroman
  • Method and device for optimizing the orientation of a laser anemometer on an aircraft
    Patent number: 8467037
    Abstract: A method and device for optimizing the orientation of a laser anemometer on an aircraft. The device can determine an optimal orientation of a sighting axis of the anemometer and deduce therefrom the orientations of the other sighting axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Airbus Operations SAS
    Inventors: Jean-Damien Perrie, Guillaume Preaux
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING PARAMETERS OF AN AIRCRAFT
    Publication number: 20100131230
    Abstract: According to the invention, the monitoring system comprises two laser anemometers and a selection logic device able to select, on the one hand, a value of the IAS air speed to be displayed on first display means and, on the other hand, another value of the IAS air speed to be displayed on second display means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS (SAS)
    Inventors: Jean-Damien Perrie, Guillaume Preaux
  • Method And Device For Aiding The Managing Of Air Operations With Required Navigation And Guidance Performance
    Publication number: 20120092193
    Abstract: The device (1) comprises means for implementing monitorings, and means (5) for determining a global status that indicates if the aircraft is able to carry out air operations with required performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS (S.A.S.)
    Inventors: Jean-Damien Perrie, Patrice Rouquette, Nicolas Potagnik, Sylvain Raynaud, Florent Lanterna, Martin Legay
  • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING ANEMOMETRIC PARAMETERS OF AN AIRCRAFT
    Publication number: 20100128251
    Abstract: A method and device for determining anemometric parameters of an aircraft. The device (1) comprises four laser anemometers (A1, A2, A3, A4) that are mounted in pairs (CA, CB) symmetrically on the aircraft and means (4, 5) for determining the angle of sideslip and the angle of incidence of the aircraft, using measurements taken by these laser anemometers (A1, A2, A3, A4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS (SAS)
    Inventors: Jean-Damien Perrie, Guillaume Preaux
  • Method and system for monitoring parameters of an aircraft
    Patent number: 8352187
    Abstract: A monitoring system including two laser anemometers and a selection logic device able to select, on the one hand, a value of the IAS air speed to be displayed on first display means and, on the other hand, another value of the IAS air speed to be displayed on second display means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Airbus Operations SAS
    Inventors: Jean-Damien Perrie, Guillaume Preaux
  • Method and device for determining anemometric parameters of an aircraft
    Patent number: 7999926
    Abstract: A method and device for determining anemometric parameters of an aircraft. The device (1) comprises four laser anemometers (A1, A2, A3, A4) that are mounted in pairs (CA, CB) symmetrically on the aircraft and means (4, 5) for determining the angle of sideslip and the angle of incidence of the aircraft, using measurements taken by these laser anemometers (A1, A2, A3, A4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Airbus Operations (SAS)
    Inventors: Jean-Damien Perrie, Guillaume Preaux
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PREDICTION ON THE GROUND OF CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION OF AN AIRCRAFT ALONG A PATH
    Publication number: 20150219460
    Abstract: A prediction device for prediction on the ground of characteristics of the position of an aircraft along a path is provided. The prediction device comprises a calculation element comprising a performance and integrity model consistent with a model on board an aircraft. The second calculation element determines precision, integrity and availability information concerning the position of the aircraft along a flight and/or ground path. The integrity information taking account of an integrity of a satellite positioning system and at least one hardware integrity on board the aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Philippe GMEREK, Jean-Damien PERRIE, Alain GUILLET
  • Device and method for prediction on the ground of characteristics of the position of an aircraft along a path
    Patent number: 9377306
    Abstract: A prediction device for prediction on the ground of characteristics of the position of an aircraft along a path is provided. The prediction device comprises a calculation element comprising a performance and integrity model consistent with a model on board an aircraft. The second calculation element determines precision, integrity and availability information concerning the position of the aircraft along a flight and/or ground path. The integrity information taking account of an integrity of a satellite positioning system and at least one hardware integrity on board the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS S.A.S.
    Inventors: Philippe Gmerek, Jean-Damien Perrie, Alain Guillet
  • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY MANAGING AIR OPERATIONS REQUIRING A GUARANTEE OF NAVIGATION AND GUIDANCE PERFORMANCE OF AN AIRCRAFT
    Publication number: 20160026178
    Abstract: Method and device for automatically managing air operations requiring a guarantee of navigation and guidance performance of an aircraft. The device for automatically managing at least one air operation comprises activatable monitoring of the air operation, a computation unit configured to automatically calculate an anticipated activation point as a function of the application point of the air operation, this anticipated activation point being defined upstream of the application point in the direction of flight of the aircraft, and an activation unit configured to automatically activate monitoring and a display when the aircraft reaches, during its flight, the anticipated activation point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Jaouad BERRAJAA, Jean-Damien PERRIE
  • Method and device for automatically managing air operations requiring a guarantee of navigation and guidance performance of an aircraft
    Patent number: 9785144
    Abstract: Method and device for automatically managing air operations requiring a guarantee of navigation and guidance performance of an aircraft. The device for automatically managing at least one air operation comprises activatable monitoring of the air operation, a computation unit configured to automatically calculate an anticipated activation point as a function of the application point of the air operation, this anticipated activation point being defined upstream of the application point in the direction of flight of the aircraft, and an activation unit configured to automatically activate monitoring and a display when the aircraft reaches, during its flight, the anticipated activation point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Airbus Operations (S.A.S.)
    Inventors: Jaouad Berrajaa, Jean-Damien Perrie
  • Method and device for aiding the managing of air operations with required navigation and guidance performance
    Patent number: 9201423
    Abstract: The device aids the management of air operations, such as operations under Required Navigation Performance with Authorization Required maneuvers. The device includes a guidance system including a plurality of stages for calculating parameters, each of the stages including an architecture having at least three pieces of equipment, which calculate the parameters and implement monitorings to determine the status of the equipment. The device uses these monitored statuses to determine a global status that indicates if the aircraft is able to carry out the air operations with required performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Airbus Operations (S.A.S.)
    Inventors: Jean-Damien Perrie, Patrice Rouquette, Nicolas Potagnik, Sylvain Raynaud, Florent Lanterna, Martin Legay
  • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ENSURING THE ACCURACY AND THE INTEGRITY OF AN AIRCRAFT POSITION ON THE GROUND
    Publication number: 20140136091
    Abstract: An assist device for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of position information of an aircraft on the ground includes means for determining in the airport (AE) a zone (ZP) of insensitivity to multipath GPS signals, the zone (ZP) having a rectangular shape, which is determined relative to the threshold (O) of the runway, and which has a length (L1) equal to the length of the runway and a width (L2) depending on a maximum illumination distance (D). The device further includes means for verifying, while the aircraft is moving in the airport (AE), whether the position relative to position information of the aircraft is inside said runway zone (ZP). A method for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of position information of an aircraft on the ground is also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS S.A.S.
    Inventors: Jean-Damien Perrie, Philippe Gmerek, Adrien Chen
  • Method and device for ensuring the accuracy and the integrity of an aircraft position on the ground
    Patent number: 8880325
    Abstract: An assist device for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of position information of an aircraft on the ground includes a processing unit for determining in the airport (AE) a zone (ZP) of insensitivity to multipath GPS signals, the zone (ZP) having a rectangular shape, which is determined relative to the threshold (O) of the runway, and which has a length (L1) equal to the length of the runway and a width (L2) depending on a maximum illumination distance (D). The device further includes a unit for verifying, while the aircraft is moving in the airport (AE), whether the position relative to position information of the aircraft is inside said runway zone (ZP). A method for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of position information of an aircraft on the ground is also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations S.A.S.
    Inventors: Jean-Damien Perrie, Philippe Gmerek, Adrien Chen
  • Method and device for automatically estimating an air speed of an aircraft
    Patent number: 8552888
    Abstract: A device calculates a first air speed representing an estimated air speed during flight using measurements of static pressure and total pressure onboard the aircraft. The device includes a storage device for storing in memory, in case of detection of a ground taxiing of the aircraft, the most recently determined value of static pressure corrected from induced aerodynamic effects. As a result, a second air speed representing the estimated air speed during the ground taxiing may be calculated by implementing a correction and using the most recently determined value of static pressure when the ground taxiing of the aircraft is detected. A method for automatically estimating an air speed of an aircraft is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Airbus Operations (SAS)
    Inventors: Jean-Damien Perrie, Valérie Brivet, Stéphane Saint-Aroman
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