Intelligent tip aircraft ground guidance control system and method

Abstract

An aircraft ground guidance control system and method, characterized in that fixed position information GPS coordinate values of all controllable and monitored aviation lights provided in an airport are input into a server and managed, and whether the coordinate information of an aircraft moving on a radar and the coordinates of the fixed aviation lights cross is determined in real time, and if the coordinate information of the aircraft and the coordinates of the fixed aviation lights cross, the position of the aircraft is specified and the aviation lights through which the aircraft passes are guided and controlled. Thus, the fixed position information GPS coordinate values of the aviation lights are input into the server and managed, and if the coordinate information of the aircraft moving on the radar and the coordinates of the fixed aviation lights cross, the position through which the aircraft passes is accurately grasped in real time, and the effect of being able to guide and control the aircraft and the aviation lights is provided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an aircraft ground guidance and control system and method, and more specifically, to an aircraft ground guidance and control system and method capable of accurately determining the position of an aircraft and guiding and controlling the aircraft and aviation lights. Background Technology

[0002] As more and more people use airplanes, air traffic control through the use of controllers has become increasingly difficult due to the large scale of airports, the increase in the number of departures and arrivals of airplanes, and the complexity of traffic near airport runways. Moreover, in situations where visibility is low at night or due to bad weather, there is an absolute need for radar specifically responsible for detecting the airport ground.

[0003] Radar used for this purpose is called Airport Surface Detection Equipment (ASDE).

[0004] On the other hand, air traffic control is divided into approach control, airport control, and area control. Airport control includes apron control. Apron control is responsible for ground guidance of aircraft on the airport apron, and it controls the movement of departing and arriving aircraft on the apron.

[0005] In addition, ground controllers perform this operation when there are no apron controllers available.

[0006] Airports and other airfields are generally divided into movement areas and nonmovement areas. Movement areas consist of the maneuvering area and the apron, and are part of the airport used for aircraft takeoff, landing, and ground guidance.

[0007] Specific permits for access to the movement area from the airport / heliport where the control tower is located should be obtained from the air traffic control authority.

[0008] An apron is a designated area at a land-based airport for passengers to board and disembark, for loading and unloading mail and cargo, or for refueling, parking, or maintenance. A non-moving area is a taxiway and parking area not under air traffic control.

[0009] Airport control is divided into ramp control and ground control. Ramp control is the control service provided to aircraft moving within the ground ramp area in airport control operations. Ramp control is usually performed simultaneously with the control tower that performs airport control operations.

[0010] Ramp control operations involve the control of aircraft engine start-up, push-back, ground movement authorization for taxiway entry, and ground work vehicles and personnel within the apron control area. The apron controller must transfer control to the ground controller before an aircraft leaves the apron and enters the ground controller's control area (taxiway). Similarly, the ground controller must transfer control to the ramp controller before an aircraft leaves the taxiway and enters the apron.

[0011] Such airports are building various cutting-edge technologies and equipment, as well as new operating systems, to ensure security.

[0012] However, due to unpredictable weather, equipment defects, errors by air traffic controllers and pilots, aircraft accidents of varying degrees still occur frequently.

[0013] Therefore, to ensure aircraft safety, it is essential to improve and upgrade systems in a double or triple manner to protect aircraft and passengers and ensure smooth traffic flow within airports.

[0014] In addition, when aircraft take off and land on existing airport runways, the control tower obtains object information about the airport via radar to designate the aircraft's path, and guides the aircraft to its destination via guide lights (aviation lights) along the designated path.

[0015] However, radar receives information from multiple objects stationed on the airport runway in addition to aircraft, which makes it difficult to quickly obtain the necessary aircraft information.

[0016] Therefore, in practice, there is a need to develop and improve aircraft ground guidance and control systems and methods that can quickly obtain aircraft position information. Summary of the Invention

[0017] Technical issues

[0018] This invention was developed to solve the aforementioned problems. The purpose of this invention is to provide an aircraft ground guidance and control system and method, which inputs the fixed position information GPS coordinates of aviation lights into a server for management. If the coordinates of an aircraft moving on radar intersect with the coordinates of a fixed aviation light, the system can accurately determine the position of the aircraft in real time and guide and control the aircraft and aviation lights.

[0019] Solution

[0020] An aircraft ground guidance and control system and method aimed at achieving the above-mentioned objectives are characterized in that the fixed position information GPS coordinates of all controllable and monitorable aviation lights installed in the airport are input into a server for management, and the coordinates of an aircraft moving on the radar are determined in real time whether they intersect with the coordinates of the fixed aviation lights. If the coordinates of the aircraft intersect with the coordinates of the fixed aviation lights, the position of the specific aircraft is determined and the aviation lights that the aircraft passes through are guided and controlled.

[0021] Furthermore, the aircraft ground guidance and control method according to the present invention is characterized in that GPS coordinate values ​​with a certain spacing are input to the server within a parking apron without guidance lights, and if the aircraft's coordinate information and the GPS coordinate values ​​within the parking apron intersect, the aircraft's position is tracked.

[0022] Furthermore, the aircraft ground guidance and control method according to the present invention is characterized by converting the latitude and longitude coordinates transmitted from the radar monitoring the aircraft into GPS information to track the arrival and departure positions of aircraft located on boarding bridges or parking positions without aviation lights on the apron in real time.

[0023] Furthermore, the aircraft ground guidance and control method according to the present invention is characterized in that zoom cameras or UAV cameras are respectively provided in the aircraft's takeoff path, landing path (i.e., the landing zone within the airport) and the center of the runway, so as to provide controllers with image information of the fuselage, lights, landing gear, and engines of the aircraft taking off and landing, even at low visual range.

[0024] Furthermore, the aircraft ground guidance and control method according to the present invention is characterized by the installation of 5G lidar on the runway and parallel taxiway rapid departure lanes, which is linked in real time with the ground monitoring radar and accurately tracks the position of aircraft and vehicles moving on the runway, parallel taxiway, and apron.

[0025] Furthermore, the aircraft ground guidance and control method according to the present invention is characterized by connecting the SSR secondary surveillance radar and the ground surveillance radar and 5G lidar to track the call sign of the aircraft that has obtained landing clearance from the air, so that even if the landing aircraft turns off its transponder, the call sign is automatically attached, and thus the server tracks the position of the aircraft until the aircraft stops at the boarding bridge or parking position and takes off.

[0026] Furthermore, the aircraft ground guidance and control method according to the present invention is characterized in that, if the landing aircraft proceeds from the runway approach rapid departure runway - taxiway - parallel taxiway - apron - parking device, an infrared camera is used to provide the monitor with information on the stopping distance and left and right driving directions for parking based on the aircraft type, so that the pilot can park safely.

[0027] Furthermore, the aircraft ground guidance and control method according to the present invention is characterized in that an aircraft moving from the boarding bridge for takeoff is sensed by a camera sensor, and an aircraft moving from the parking position senses a signal of the intersection of fixed coordinates and moving GPS coordinates. At this time, the call sign of the returning aircraft is automatically marked on the server, and the server tracks the aircraft position until takeoff.

[0028] Furthermore, the aircraft ground guidance and control method according to the present invention is characterized in that the position tracking of vehicles moving within the airport and apron involves attaching a two-way communication GPS device to the vehicle to prevent collisions between aircraft and vehicles and to guide fire trucks and emergency vehicles entering from the outside to the accident scene in the event of an aircraft accident.

[0029] Furthermore, the aircraft ground guidance and control method according to the present invention is characterized in that, in order to automatically and safely guide aircraft, a system is built on the server that links various aviation lights set on the ground with navigation safety equipment including ILS, VOR, DME, GP, TACAN, AMOS, PAPI, etc., and provides the controller with information on the presence or absence of abnormalities of the equipment in real time.

[0030] Furthermore, the aircraft ground guidance and control method according to the present invention is characterized by linking airborne radar and ground surveillance radar and automatically controlling takeoff and landing by calculating the landing time and takeoff time of the aircraft on the server.

[0031] Furthermore, the aircraft ground guidance and control method according to the present invention is characterized by providing controllers with 3D images that enable them to accurately determine the conditions of the runway, parallel taxiway, and apron in real time.

[0032] Invention Effects

[0033] Using the aircraft ground guidance and control system and method according to the present invention, the fixed position information GPS coordinates of the aviation lights are input into the server and managed. If the coordinates of the aircraft moving on the radar intersect with the coordinates of the fixed aviation lights, the position of the aircraft can be accurately determined in real time, and the system can guide and control the aircraft and aviation lights. Attached Figure Description

[0034] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating an aircraft ground guidance and control system according to the present invention.

[0035] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating the landing strip and runway of the aircraft ground guidance and control system according to the present invention.

[0036] Figure 3 The diagram illustrates the state of a 5G lidar applied in an aircraft ground guidance and control system according to the present invention.

[0037] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating the apron of the aircraft ground guidance and control system according to the present invention.

[0038] Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating a 3D image of an aircraft ground guidance and control system according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0039] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0040] Figure 1 This diagram illustrates an aircraft ground guidance and control system according to the present invention. Figure 2 This diagram illustrates the landing strip and runway of the aircraft ground guidance and control system according to the present invention. Figure 3 This diagram illustrates the application of a 5G lidar in the aircraft ground guidance and control system according to the present invention. Figure 4 This diagram illustrates an aircraft parking apron according to the aircraft ground guidance and control system of the present invention. Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating a 3D image of an aircraft ground guidance and control system according to the present invention.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the aircraft ground guidance and control system according to the present invention consists of an SSR secondary surveillance radar 100 for monitoring the aircraft and an ASDE ground surveillance radar 200 for monitoring the aircraft.

[0042] In addition, it further includes a control unit 300 that receives aircraft position data transmitted from the aforementioned SSR secondary surveillance radar 100 and ASDE ground surveillance radar 200.

[0043] This control unit 300 ensures absolute safety for aircraft approaching the airport through a system server 400. The system server 400 monitors the status of aviation safety equipment (ALS (Automatic Landing System), VOR (VHF omnidirectional radio range), DME (Distance Measuring Equipment), TACAN (Tactical Air Navigation System), ILS (Instrument Landing System)) and meteorological information (AMOS (Automated Meteorological Observing System)) linked to the aviation system, and performs the function of immediately transmitting information to the controller in the event of an anomaly.

[0044] Moreover, such as Figure 2 As shown, the landing zone within the airport, which serves as the takeoff and landing path for aircraft, is equipped with a zoom camera 500 or a drone camera 600.

[0045] On the other hand, such as Figure 3 As shown, the runway and parallel taxiway rapid departure lane are equipped with 5G LiDAR 700.

[0046] In addition, such as Figure 4 As shown, the helipad is equipped with an infrared camera 810 and a monitor 820.

[0047] Moreover, such as Figure 5 As shown, it provides controllers with 3D images 900 that enable them to accurately assess the condition of the runway, parallel taxiways, and apron in real time.

[0048] The following describes the aircraft ground guidance and control method according to the present invention.

[0049] First, the GPS coordinates of the fixed positions of all controllable and monitorable aviation lights located within the airport are input into the server 400 for management. The server 400 then determines in real time whether the coordinates of an aircraft moving on radars 100 and 200 intersect with the coordinates of the fixed aviation lights. If the coordinates of the aircraft intersect with the coordinates of the fixed aviation lights, the server 400 determines the position of the specific aircraft and guides the aircraft to pass by the aviation lights.

[0050] Furthermore, by inputting GPS coordinates at fixed intervals within a parking apron without designated guide lights into the server, the aircraft's position can be tracked if the aircraft's coordinates intersect with the GPS coordinates within the parking apron.

[0051] Next, the latitude and longitude coordinates transmitted from radars 100 and 200 will be converted into GPS information to track the arrival and departure positions of aircraft located on boarding bridges or parking spots without aviation lights on the tarmac in real time.

[0052] Furthermore, zoom cameras 500 or drone cameras 600 are installed on the aircraft's takeoff path, landing path (i.e., the landing zone within the airport) and the center of the runway, respectively, to provide controllers with image information of the aircraft's fuselage, lights, landing gear, and engines even at low visual range.

[0053] Next, 5G LiDAR 700 is installed on the runway and parallel taxiway rapid departure ramp, and is linked in real time with ground surveillance radar 200 to accurately track the position of aircraft and vehicles moving on the runway, parallel taxiway, and apron.

[0054] Furthermore, by connecting the SSR secondary surveillance radar 100, ground surveillance radar 200, and 5G lidar 700, the system can start tracking the call sign of an aircraft that has obtained landing clearance from the air. Even if the landing aircraft turns off its transponder, the system will automatically attach the call sign, thus tracking the aircraft's position on the server until the aircraft stops at the boarding bridge or parking position and takes off.

[0055] Next, if the landing aircraft proceeds from the runway approach rapid departure ramp - taxiway - parallel taxiway - apron - parking device, the infrared camera 810 provides the monitor 820 with information on the stopping distance and left and right driving directions for parking based on the aircraft type, so that the pilot can park safely.

[0056] Furthermore, the aircraft moving from the boarding bridge for takeoff is sensed by camera sensors, and the aircraft moving from the parking position senses the signal of the intersection of fixed coordinates and moving GPS coordinates. At this time, the server automatically marks the call sign of the returning aircraft and tracks the aircraft's position on the server until takeoff.

[0057] Next, the location tracking of vehicles moving within the airport and tarmac involves attaching two-way communication GPS devices to the vehicles to prevent collisions between aircraft and vehicles and to guide fire trucks and emergency vehicles that will enter from outside to the accident scene in the event of an aircraft accident.

[0058] Furthermore, in order to automatically and safely guide aircraft, a system is built on server 400 that links various aviation lights set on the ground with navigation safety equipment including ILS (Instrument Landing System), VOR (VHF omnidirectional radio range), DME (Distance Measuring Equipment), GP (GlidePath), TACAN (Tactical Air Navigation System), AMOS (Automated Meteorological Observing System), and PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator), and provides controllers with real-time information on the presence or absence of abnormalities in the equipment.

[0059] Next, the SSR secondary surveillance radar 100 and the ground surveillance radar 200 will be linked together, and the landing time and takeoff time of the aircraft will be calculated on the server to automatically control takeoff and landing.

[0060] Furthermore, it provides controllers with 3D images 900 that enable them to accurately assess the condition of the runway, parallel taxiways, and apron in real time.

[0061] According to the present invention, the fixed position information GPS coordinates of the aviation lights are input into the server and managed. If the coordinates of an aircraft moving on the radar intersect with the coordinates of the fixed aviation lights, the position of the aircraft can be accurately determined in real time, and the aircraft and aviation lights can be guided and controlled.

[0062] While the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but should be interpreted according to the claims. At this point, those skilled in the art should recognize that many modifications and variations can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An aircraft ground guidance and control method, characterized in that, The GPS coordinates of the fixed locations of all controllable and monitorable aviation lights located within the airport are input into the server for management. It also determines in real time whether the coordinates of moving aircraft acquired from radar intersect with the coordinates of fixed aviation lights. If the aircraft's coordinates intersect with the coordinates of a fixed aviation light, the aircraft's position is determined, and the aviation light that the aircraft is guided to pass is identified. 5G lidar is installed on the runway and parallel taxiway rapid departure ramps, and it works in real time with ground monitoring radar to accurately track the positions of aircraft and vehicles moving on the runway, parallel taxiway, and apron. It connects to SSR secondary surveillance radar, ground surveillance radar, and 5G lidar to track the call sign of an aircraft that has obtained landing clearance from the air. Even if the landing aircraft turns off its transponder, it will automatically attach the call sign. Thus, the server tracks the aircraft's position until the aircraft stops at the boarding bridge or parking position and takes off.

2. The aircraft ground guidance and control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Input GPS coordinates at fixed intervals within the helipad where no guide lights are set up into the server. If the aircraft's coordinates intersect with the GPS coordinates on the tarmac, the aircraft's position will be tracked.

3. The aircraft ground guidance and control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, It converts the latitude and longitude coordinates transmitted from the radar of the monitoring aircraft into GPS information and tracks the arrival and departure positions of aircraft located on the tarmac without aviation lights at boarding bridges or parking positions in real time.

4. The aircraft ground guidance and control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Zoom cameras or drone cameras are installed along the aircraft's takeoff and landing paths, i.e., the landing strip within the airport and the center of the runway, to provide controllers with image information of the aircraft's fuselage, lights, landing gear, and engines, even at low visual range.

5. The aircraft ground guidance and control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, If a landing aircraft proceeds from the runway approach rapid exit runway - taxiway - parallel taxiway - apron - parking facility, infrared cameras will provide the monitor with information on the stopping distance and left / right driving directions for parking based on the aircraft type, so that the pilot can park safely.

6. The aircraft ground guidance and control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, As an aircraft moves from the boarding bridge in preparation for takeoff, it is sensed by camera sensors. The signal of the intersection of the fixed coordinates and the moving GPS coordinates of the aircraft moving from the parking position is sensed. At this time, the call sign of the returning aircraft is automatically marked on the server, and the server tracks the aircraft's position until takeoff.

7. The aircraft ground guidance and control method according to claim 6, characterized in that, Tracking the location of vehicles moving within airports and tarmac involves attaching two-way communication GPS devices to vehicles to prevent collisions between aircraft and vehicles and to guide fire trucks and emergency vehicles from outside to the accident scene in the event of an aircraft accident.

8. The aircraft ground guidance and control method according to claim 7, characterized in that, To automatically and safely guide aircraft, a system is built on the server that links various aviation lights set up on the ground with navigation safety equipment including ILS, VOR, DME, GP, TACAN, AMOS, and PAPI, and provides controllers with real-time information on the presence or absence of abnormalities in the equipment.

9. The aircraft ground guidance and control method according to claim 8, characterized in that, By linking airborne radar and ground surveillance radar, and calculating the landing and takeoff times of aircraft on the server, the system automatically controls takeoff and landing.

10. The aircraft ground guidance and control method according to claim 9, characterized in that, Provide controllers with 3D images that enable them to accurately assess the condition of the runway, parallel taxiways, and apron in real time.

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