Philip T. Hodge
Engineering at Rhea County Hwy, Spring City, TN
License number
Louisiana PE.0033981
Issued Date
Jun 25, 2008
Expiration Date
Sep 30, 2018
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
24595 Rhea County Hwy, Spring City, TN 37381
Professional information
Method And Apparatus For Controlling The Use Of Airspace And Assessment Of Use Fees And Penalties
US Patent:
2004024, Dec 2, 2004
Filed:
Jan 2, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/482746
Inventors:
Darryl Phillips - Sallisaw OK, US
Philip Hodge - Spring City TN, US
Philip Hodge - Spring City TN, US
International Classification:
G06F017/60
US Classification:
705/040000
Abstract:
A method and apparatus are provided for monitoring and controlling the use of airspace over a specified area and assessing fees () and issuing citations related to the type of use of the controlled air space. A receiver () means is provided for capturing a periodic signal generated by an aircraft (). The signal includes a unique identifying number for the aircraft () and the location of the aircraft. Means are provided for identifying locations within the volume of airspace above the specified area. Means are provided for comparing the location of the aircraft () with volume of controlled air space above the specified area. Means are provided for generating a fee assessment for billing () if the aircraft () has entered the controlled airspace. Means are provided for determining whether the aircraft () has violated rules or regulations applied to the controlled air space and for issuing citations for violations.