Daniel P Edwards

US Patent:

8224507, Jul 17, 2012

Filed:

Dec 17, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/957707

Inventors:

Daniel J. Edwards - Burlington NJ, US
Peter T. Mahal - Berwyn PA, US
Mark A. Slimko - Crystal Lake, IL

Assignee:

Engineered Arresting Systems Corporation - Aston PA

International Classification:

G06F 19/00
G08B 21/00
B64C 25/42

US Classification:

701 16, 340945, 244111

Abstract:

Addressed are systems and methods for providing to pilots of landing aircraft real-time (or near real-time) information concerning runway conditions and aircraft-stopping performance to be encountered upon landing. The systems and methods contemplate using more objective data than utilized at present and providing the information in automated manner. Information may be obtained by using conventional ground-based runway friction testers or, advantageously, by using air-based equipment such as (but not limited to) unmanned aerospace vehicles (UAVs).

US Patent:

20120262306, Oct 18, 2012

Filed:

Jun 8, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/491631

Inventors:

Daniel J. Edwards - Burlington NJ, US
Peter T. Mahal - Berwyn PA, US
Mark A. Slimko - Crystal Lake IL, US

Assignee:

ENGINEERED ARRESTING SYSTEMS CORPORATION - Aston PA

International Classification:

G01C 21/00

US Classification:

340971

Abstract:

Addressed are systems and methods for providing to pilots of landing aircraft real-time (or near real-time) information concerning runway conditions and aircraft-stopping performance to be encountered upon landing. The systems and methods contemplate using more objective data than utilized at present and providing the information in automated manner. Information may be obtained by using conventional ground-based runway friction testers or, advantageously, by using air-based equipment such as (but not limited to) unmanned aerospace vehicles (UAVs).