Patent number: 6600992
Airport ground navigation system
Original Assignee: Airborne Holding, LLC
Field of technology: Computer Software, Miscellaneous, Vehicles, Engines and Transportation
Patent granted on: Tue, 29 Jul 2003
Abstract
The disclosure teaches an airport ground navigation system uses aircraft tugs and a system for centralized positive control of all aircraft ground movements. Specifically, the physical position of each tug and its associated aircraft is tracked and relayed to a central control system. The central control system handles routing, schedules and movement within the airport.