FRANK ERWIN HUMMEL
Pilots at 156 St, Woodinville, WA
License number
Washington A4913121
Issued Date
May 2015
Expiration Date
May 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
21324 NE 156Th St, Woodinville, WA 98077
Professional information
Aircraft Ground Maneuvering Monitoring System
US Patent:
8373579, Feb 12, 2013
Filed:
Dec 6, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/634663
Inventors:
Joachim Laurenz Naimer - Ascona, CH
Frank Hummel - Woodinville WA, US
John Jorgensen - Kirkland WA, US
Patrick Krohn - Bellevue WA, US
Frank Hummel - Woodinville WA, US
John Jorgensen - Kirkland WA, US
Patrick Krohn - Bellevue WA, US
Assignee:
Universal Avionics Systems Corporation - Tucson AZ
International Classification:
G08B 21/00
US Classification:
340945, 701 10
Abstract:
A monitoring system for alerting pilots of aircraft or operators of vehicles when the aircraft or vehicle is approaching a geographical feature of interest, such as a runway, includes a database including at least one geo-referenced chart; a processor; a positioning system configured to identify at least one of the position, heading, track and velocity of the vehicle, and transmit such data to the processor; and a display unit configured to display the present position of the aircraft on the at least one geo-referenced chart. After receiving the position, heading, track and/or velocity data, the processor determines whether the aircraft has entered a containment area associated with a geographical feature of interest, and if so, provides a visible notification to the pilot or operator, which may comprise a change in display of the geographical feature of interest.
Aircraft-Centered Ground Maneuvering Monitoring And Alerting System
US Patent:
8378852, Feb 19, 2013
Filed:
Sep 23, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/236208
Inventors:
Joachim Laurenz Naimer - Ascona, CH
Frank Hummel - Woodinville WA, US
David Zeitouni - Redmond WA, US
Patrick Krohn - Bellevue WA, US
Frank Hummel - Woodinville WA, US
David Zeitouni - Redmond WA, US
Patrick Krohn - Bellevue WA, US
Assignee:
Universal Avionics Systems Corp. - Tucson AZ
International Classification:
G01C 23/00
US Classification:
340945, 340500
Abstract:
A monitoring system for alerting operators of aircraft or other vehicles when they are approaching a geographical feature of interest, such as a runway, taxiway or other aircraft. The system includes a database having at least one geo-referenced chart, a processor, a positioning system configured to identify a number of aircraft or other vehicle operational parameters and transmit that data to the processor, and a display unit configured to display the present position of the aircraft on the geo-referenced chart. After receiving the operational parameters, the processor identifies a virtual containment zone centered about the aircraft or vehicle. The processor further monitors the position of the aircraft or other vehicle relative to any geographical features of interest and determines whether at least a portion of a geographical feature is located within the containment area. If such a condition is detected, a notification is generated and presented to the operator who may respond accordingly.