Optical landing aids for aircraft of any type, shape or size - include visible and infrared light sources, cameras, ranging devices and monitors for display to aircrew and passengers

摘要

The landing aids are equipped with monitoring cameras which can serve at the same time as means of displaying images of the overflown terrain to passengers. The runways can be irradiated from the aircraft by means of visible or infrared searchlights, and may have strongly reflecting surfaces as an aid to safety in fog. Any type of aircraft can be equipped with infrared landing aids, cameras or rangefinders. This applies also to helicopters and autogyros, whose pilots can be notified by hand signals, radio sets and monitoring cameras for the rescue of injured persons. ADVANTAGE - Ensures safe, gentle aircraft landing and provides images to passengers not having window seat.