Aircraft Ramp Tracking With Location-Based Utilization Billing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for tracking aircraft traffic on a ramp are insufficient, necessitating a system capable of accurately tracking aircraft positions and associated utilization of various locations.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a processor and memory configured to receive location and pecuniary data, determining a pecuniary datum based on aircraft position and usage rates, and communicating this information to user devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If current tracking methods are used, then the system is simple to operate, but the tracking precision and location accuracy are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the ramp into multiple defined locations and tracks aircraft in each location separately. The processor receives location data indicating which specific location an aircraft occupies, enabling precise tracking by dividing the overall tracking task into location-specific segments rather than attempting to track the entire ramp as a single unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary processing system that receives location data from various sources (ADS-B, multilateration, vision systems) and consolidates this information to determine aircraft location. This intermediary layer translates multiple data sources into standardized location information, improving precision without requiring direct complex integration of all sensing systems.
2Loss of information
If basic location tracking is implemented, then the device complexity is low, but the information completeness about aircraft utilization is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The tracking system is designed to be multi-functional by not only determining aircraft location but also calculating duration of stay, identifying aircraft type, and computing pecuniary data. The same processor and location data infrastructure support multiple functions including tracking, timing, classification, and financial calculation, reducing overall system complexity through universal data usage.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary data collection and processing by continuously monitoring aircraft location and calculating duration of stay in each location. This preliminary information is prepared in advance and stored, enabling rapid generation of complete utilization reports and pecuniary calculations without requiring complex real-time analysis when data is needed.
3Measurement precision
If detailed tracking data is collected, then the measurement precision improves, but the processing time and computational load increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses self-service processing by automatically calculating duration of stay based on timestamp data from location transitions, and autonomously computing pecuniary data from location and duration information. The processor independently performs all calculations without requiring external intervention or complex real-time analysis, reducing processing time while maintaining high precision through automated algorithms.
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AI summary
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for tracking an aircraft on a ramp. A system may receive a location datum and display the location datum to a user device. A location datum may include a machine vision datum.