System and method for enhancing pilot decision making during landing in challenging weather

Abstract

A system and method are provided for advising a pilot if it is safe to continue an approach to landing in adverse weather conditions. The system considers flight parameters from the flight management system, stored runway situational parameters, and weather information. The weather information may include, for example, reports, forecasts, and data collected in real time. The advice may be display as one of a plurality of recommendations based on a comparison of the weather information to a threshold.

Description

Technical field [0001] The exemplary embodiments described herein generally relate to enhancing pilot decision-making, and more particularly enhancing decision-making during the approach and landing of an aircraft. Background technique [0002] The landing approach and landing on the runway of the aircraft during normal operations are probably the most challenging tasks for the pilot. In order to properly perform the landing, the airplane approaches the runway within the envelope of the attitude, course, speed, and descent rate limits. Route restrictions include, for example, lateral restrictions and glide angle restrictions. An approach outside this envelope may result in an undesired positioning of the aircraft relative to the runway, which may result in the possible suspension of the landing attempt. [0003] In some instances, such as in bad weather, visibility may be poor during approach and landing operations, resulting in what is known as instrument flight conditions. Dur...

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Problems solved by technology

However, when it comes to landing, with existing systems, there are no decision assistance mechanisms available to assist the pilot

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