Philip Tully Hodge
Engineers at Pegasus Dr, Spring City, TN

License number
South Dakota 10379
Expiration Date
Nov 30, 2018
Category
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
630 Pegasus Dr, Spring City, TN 37381
Phone
(423) 365-4684
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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
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.