An apparatus interfaces with a light stanchion associated with a runway. The apparatus can include a first interface for attaching to the light stanchion, second interface for attaching to runway light, and a radar reflective member. The radar reflective member can be a corner reflector. The radar reflector can be part of set of reflectors arranged in accordance with visual approach slope indications or precision approach path indications.
System and method for radar sensing runway approach and taxi lights
2021-10-12
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B64F GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT , Boden- oder Flugzeugträgerdeckeinrichtungen besonders ausgebildet für die Verwendung in Verbindung mit Luftfahrzeugen / G01S RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING , Funkpeilung / H01Q Antennen , ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS |
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