Simplified auto-flight system coupled with a touchscreen flight control panel

摘要

A system includes an auto-flight system and a touchscreen flight mode control panel. The auto-flight system is configured to control a plurality of primary flight modes. The touchscreen flight mode control panel is communicatively coupled to the auto-flight system. The touchscreen flight mode control panel is configured to receive primary flight mode data from the auto-flight system. The touchscreen flight mode control panel is also configured to graphically present each primary flight mode of the plurality of primary flight modes to a user. The touchscreen flight mode control panel is further configured to detect touch gestures and direct executions of the user. The touchscreen flight mode control panel is additionally configured to output touch gesture data and direct execution data to the auto-flight system.

主权项

1. A method for resolving goal conflicts of an aircraft, comprising:
receiving a user request from a user interface system, the user request being associated with a modification to a flight path based upon at least one user goal; determining at least one conflict between the at least one user goal and at least one constraint, the at least one constraint being associated with at least one other goal; determining a rationale for the at least one conflict; determining at least one solution to the at least one conflict; and outputting at least a conflict indication, the rationale, and one or more solutions of the at least one solution to the user interface system.