Integrating avionics functions

摘要

Systems, methods and computer program products for integrating one or more avionics functions are provided herein. In an embodiment avionics functions (e.g., ADS-B functions) are integrated by (1) receiving input from at least one avionics function module that executes at least one avionics function; (2) determining which of the avionics functions to allow to be engaged simultaneously, based on at different factors. In addition, embodiments select from different algorithms for the connected avionics functions.

主权项

1. An Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) function integration apparatus operating on board an ownship vehicle, comprising:
a memory coupled to at least one processor, the at least one processor configured to implement a function integration module (FIM), the FIM coupled to different ADS-B In function modules;
and the FIM configured to integrate the different ADS-B In function modules on board the ownship vehicle to thereby simultaneously execute multiple ADS-B In functions, wherein the multiple ADS-B In functions include algorithms that provide situational awareness and guidance to at least one of flight crews and other automation system on board the ownship vehicle and relative to a reference vehicle.