Conflict detection approaches for aircraft are designed to predict potential collisions between two or more aircraft. Conventional aircraft conflict detection approaches typically predict the path of a first aircraft for a predetermined look-ahead time interval, and determine whether a second aircraft is likely to come within a predetermined distance of the first aircraft during that time interval. This invention detects potential conflicts without a predetermined look-ahead time threshold. It determines the time for issuing resolution alerts dynamically based on the relative movements of the aircraft and the first aircraft’s maneuver capabilities.
Patent Number: 8,892,348
Date Issued: November 19 2014