SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AIRCRAFT REFUELING

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide indications to a receiver aircraft during aerial refueling operation.;SOLUTION: In one example, an indication system includes a plurality of light sources communicatively coupled with a control system. The indication system can be used with a refueling system, including a hose for supplying fuel to a receiver aircraft. Each light source is configured to simultaneously emit visible light and infrared light, and is operable in a dim setting and a bright setting. The control system receives refueling data from the refueling system. The refueling data includes position data indicating a position of the receiver aircraft relative to the refueling system. The control system is configured to, when the refueling data indicates that the position of the receiver aircraft is in a refueling range, activate at least one refueling light source of the plurality of refueling light sources in the bright setting and activate the remainder of the refueling light sources in the dim setting.;SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1;COPYRIGHT: (C)2019,JPO&INPIT