Window unit for aircraft, airfield surveillance system

The aircraft window unit with a light-reflecting inner pane and external camera system provides a 360-degree view around the aircraft, addressing the limitations of existing systems by maintaining direct vision while offering comprehensive situational awareness.

DE102024135253A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-05-28AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
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Application Number
DE102024135253
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-28
Publication Date
2026-05-28

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Technical Problem

Existing aircraft window systems with integrated cameras restrict the field of view for passengers and cabin crew, limiting the ability to obtain a comprehensive overview of activities around the aircraft during ground stops, which is crucial for time management and emergency procedures.

Method used

A window unit for aircraft featuring an inner pane with light-reflecting material and a camera unit positioned outside the direct field of view, allowing a 360-degree view without obstructing the direct vision, combined with an airfield monitoring system that includes a control unit and mobile display for image processing and output.

Benefits of technology

Enables a flexible, unobstructed 360-degree view around the aircraft from any location, enhancing situational awareness for flight personnel and facilitating efficient time management and emergency response without compromising the direct field of view.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a window unit (1) for aircraft, in particular airplanes. Such a window unit (1) comprises an outer pane (2), at least one inner pane (3), and at least one camera unit (4). The at least one inner pane (3) is arranged between the outer pane (2) and the at least one camera unit (4). Furthermore, a field of view (9) of the at least one camera unit (4) is aligned only through a partial area (10) of the at least one inner pane (3).The at least one inner pane (3) comprises an arrangement of light-reflecting inner pane material such that incident light rays through the outer pane (2) are partially guided from at least one coupling point on a first outer surface of the at least one inner pane (3), which faces the outer pane (2), to at least one coupling point on a second outer surface of the at least one inner pane (3), which faces an interior of an aircraft in which the window unit (1) is arranged and which is located in the partial area (10) of the at least one inner pane (3). Furthermore, an airfield surveillance system (15) for aircraft, in particular for airplanes, and an airplane (100) are disclosed.
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