LOCATION DETECTION SYSTEM METHOD AND APPARATUS

摘要

The present application relates to an emergency location system for transportation vessels. The vessels are either aircraft or watercraft. The system includes an elevation device and a tether used to couple the elevation device to the aircraft or watercraft. The length of the tether is adjustable before and after an emergency has occurred. The elevation device is used to elevate beacons and visual indicators relative to the vessel to increase the detectability. An automated control system regulates deployment and operation of the tether and elevation device.

主权项

1. A location detection system for a transportation vessel, comprising:
an automated control system within the transportation vessel being configured to detect an emergency situation; a location device coupled to the structure of the transportation vessel and in communication with the automated control system, the location device including:
an elevation device configured to signal the location of the transportation vessel; anda tether coupled between the structure of the transportation vessel and the elevation device; wherein the automated control system is configured to automatically deploy the location device upon detection of an emergency situation, the inflation device remaining coupled to the structure via the tether.