Rakuten Group has been granted a patent for a control device that determines the landability of an aircraft at a target area by acquiring state information of the surface while a ground vehicle travels the area. The device includes codes for aircraft and ground vehicle control, as well as state information acquisition and determination. GlobalData’s report on Rakuten Group gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Control device for determining aircraft landability at target area
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11970267B2) discloses a control device designed for use in aircraft operations involving the transportation and deployment of ground vehicles. The control device comprises a memory storing computer program code and a processor that executes the code. The computer program includes aircraft control code for lowering a ground vehicle from a transport aircraft to a target area while in flight, ground vehicle control code for guiding the ground vehicle on the target area, acquiring code for obtaining state information about the target area's surface, and determination code for assessing the landability of the area for aircraft. The system also includes provisions for imaging the target area's surface, detecting changes in surface coverings, and evaluating surface characteristics like unevenness, incline, and softness to determine aircraft landability.
Furthermore, the patent details the integration of detectors on the ground vehicle to monitor its attitude while traveling the target area, aiding in the acquisition of state information crucial for determining aircraft landability. The control device's sophisticated capabilities extend to assessing the aircraft's ability to take off from the target area, ensuring comprehensive control and decision-making during aircraft-ground vehicle operations. This innovative system represents a significant advancement in aviation technology, offering enhanced precision and safety in transporting and maneuvering ground vehicles in various operational scenarios.
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