Aircraft Holding Control by Flight Mode for Congested Airports
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing aircraft control technologies do not consider energy efficiency when aircraft hold over airports, leading to inefficiencies in energy consumption.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that communicates with aircraft to determine their flight mode and instructs them to use either fixed wing or vertical flight modes based on airport congestion and weather conditions, optimizing energy usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If aircraft hold over congested airport using conventional control methods, then aircraft can maintain position and wait for landing clearance, but energy consumption increases due to lack of optimization for different aircraft types
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by adjusting holding patterns and procedures based on aircraft type parameters. The system changes control parameters (holding pattern type, altitude, duration) according to the specific aircraft configuration (fixed-wing vs. rotary-wing) to optimize energy efficiency while maintaining safety and operational effectiveness.
2Ease of manufacture
If uniform holding instructions are given to all aircraft types, then control procedures are simplified, but energy efficiency deteriorates because different aircraft types have different optimal holding methods
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by providing differentiated holding instructions tailored to specific aircraft types rather than uniform instructions for all. The control system assigns different holding patterns, altitudes, and procedures based on the local characteristics of each aircraft type (fixed-wing vs. rotary-wing), optimizing energy efficiency for each specific case.
3Ease of operation
If aircraft use vertical flight mode for holding, then maneuverability is improved for rotary-wing aircraft, but energy consumption increases compared to fixed-wing mode
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by allowing aircraft to dynamically switch between different flight modes (vertical flight, fixed-wing flight, holding patterns) based on operational requirements and energy efficiency considerations. The system optimizes the balance between maneuverability and power consumption by selecting appropriate flight modes for different phases of operation.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes a controller, and the controller is configured to acquire body information indicating whether an aircraft has a fixed wing mode from the aircraft in a case in which an airport is congested and the aircraft is about to land at the airport, and notify the aircraft of an instruction to hold in air using the fixed wing mode in a case in which the aircraft has the fixed wing mode, and notify the aircraft of an instruction to hold in air using a vertical flight mode in a case in which the aircraft does not have the fixed wing mode.