Noel A Paterson

US Patent:

6737987, May 18, 2004

Filed:

May 25, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/865365

Inventors:

Kevin Conner - Kent WA
Noel Paterson - Woodinville WA

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

G08B 2100

US Classification:

340946, 73178 H, 244 1711

Abstract:

A method, apparatus and computer program product for alerting the pilot of a helicopter of a possible tail strike hazard.

US Patent:

48189928, Apr 4, 1989

Filed:

Jun 10, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/503217

Inventors:

Noel S. Paterson - Bothell WA

Assignee:

Sundstrand Data Control, Inc. - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G08B 2300

US Classification:

340970

Abstract:

A warning system for rotary wing aircraft compares the accumulated altitude loss after take-off of the aircraft with its altitude above ground, and generates a warning if the altitude loss is excessive for the altitude above ground at which the aircraft is flying. The position of the landing gear, the speed of the aircraft and its altitude enable the system only during the take-off and missed approach phases of operation in order to minimize nuisance warnings during other phases. The relationship between radio altitude and altitude loss required to generate a warning is optimized for rotary wing aircaft such as helicopters.

US Patent:

46397302, Jan 27, 1987

Filed:

May 13, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/494591

Inventors:

Noel S. Paterson - Bothell WA
Everette E. Vermilion - Seattle WA

Assignee:

Sundstrand Data Control, Inc. - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G08B 2300
G01C 2100
G06F 1548

US Classification:

340970

Abstract:

A system for warning the pilot of an aircraft flying at low level, particularly over rising terrain, of an excessive closure condition that could result in controlled flight into terrain if left uncorrected. Specifically a warning system is disclosed that monitors the terrain closure rate of an aircraft under certain conditions. These conditions relate to the weapons not being armed, the aircraft flying between 100 and 1800 feet and the air speed exceeding 200 knots. When these conditions are met a warning is provided to the pilot that the terrain closure rate exceeds a predetermined safe limit for the radio altitude at which the aircraft is flying.

US Patent:

49164473, Apr 10, 1990

Filed:

May 13, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/494594

Inventors:

Everette E. Vermilion - Seattle WA
Noel S. Paterson - Bothell WA

Assignee:

Sundstrand Data Control, Inc. - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G01C 2100

US Classification:

340970

Abstract:

A system for providing a voice warning to the pilot of a fighter/attack aircraft when the aircraft is landing with the landing gear up monitors the radio altitude, airspeed and engine power of the aircraft and provides a predetermined voice warning if the landing gear is not down when the airspeed is less than a predetermined speed, for example, approximately 200 knots, the radio altitude is less than a predetermined altitude, for example, approximately 100 feet, and the engine is not developing take-off power.

US Patent:

60437596, Mar 28, 2000

Filed:

Apr 29, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/846962

Inventors:

Noel S. Paterson - Woodinville WA
Gary A. Ostrom - Bellevue WA
Alden L. Loos - Seattle WA

Assignee:

AlliedSignal - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

G08B 2300

US Classification:

340970

Abstract:

The present invention provides ground proximity warning system and method for aircraft, particularly rotary wing aircraft such as helicopters. The warning system generally includes an air ground detection device disposed on the aircraft to confirm whether the aircraft is on the ground or in the air. A controller is coupled to the air ground detection device and configured to move between a ground state when the aircraft is on the ground and an airborne state when the aircraft is in the air. The controller may be used for a variety of applications within the aircraft, such as disabling a ground proximity warning device when the aircraft is on the ground and enabling the warning device when the aircraft is in the air. In addition, the air ground controller may be used to signal the beginning and the end of a flight for the aircraft's flight history fault memory.

US Patent:

55857914, Dec 17, 1996

Filed:

Apr 24, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/427028

Inventors:

Noel S. Paterson - Woodinville WA
Scott R. Gremmert - Duvall WA
Gary A. Ostrom - Bellevue WA

Assignee:

AlliedSignal, Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

G08B 2100

US Classification:

340970

Abstract:

A warning system for aircraft equipped with an autopilot system having a radio altitude hold (R/A HOLD) function and/or a barometric altitude hold (ALTITUDE HOLD) function monitors the R/A HOLD and ALTITUDE HOLD function control switches, as well as the touch-controlled steering (TCS) control to determine when the functions have been engaged. When either of the R/A HOLD or ALTITUDE HOLD function control switches are selected while the autopilot system is engaged, the system samples the radio altitude or barometric altitude at the moment that the R/A HOLD or ALTITUDE HOLD functions are selected and stores the sample as a reference or datum. The system then compares the current radio altitude or barometric altitude with the datum. Should the actual radio altitude or barometric altitude exceed the datum by a predetermined amount, a warning is generated. In order to prevent spurious warnings, the system is disabled when the touch-control steering is active.

US Patent:

45517231, Nov 5, 1985

Filed:

Jun 10, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/503218

Inventors:

Noel S. Paterson - Bothell WA

Assignee:

Sundstrand Data Control, Inc. - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G08B 2100

US Classification:

340946

Abstract:

A warning system for providing an aural warning to the pilot of a rotary wing aircraft monitors the altitude above ground and barometric descent rate of the aircraft and generates the warning if the descent rate of the aircraft is excessive for the altitude at which the aircraft is flying. The system provides two distinct warnings, one being an early warning advising the pilot of a hazardous condition, and the other being a warning alerting the pilot of imminent danger. The system also includes tactical and non-tactical modes of operation, wherein the warning criteria are adjusted to meet tactical and non-tactical flight conditions.

US Patent:

49395130, Jul 3, 1990

Filed:

Aug 20, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/642544

Inventors:

Noel S. Paterson - Bothell WA
Everette E. Vermilion - Seattle WA

Assignee:

Sundstrand Data Control, Inc. - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G08B 2100

US Classification:

340970

Abstract:

A system that warns the pilot of an aircraft performing low level maneuvers of a dangerous flight profile monitors the altitude of the aircraft above ground, and provides a first specific warning to the pilot if the altitude of the aircraft drops below a predetermined minimum altitude above ground. The system further monitors the roll angle and descent rate of the aircraft to provide a second specific warning if the descent rate of the aircraft exceeds a predetermined rate determined by the roll angle of the aircraft if the aircraft is below a second predetermined altitude above ground.