Systems and methods are delineated for use by a helicopter and helicopter landing stations to facilitate helicopter situational awareness and landing assistance. In accordance an exemplary embodiment, a system for use with a helicopter is delineated wherein the system comprises a ground transmitter with a GPS receiver, said ground transmitter being located in proximity to a landing pad for the helicopter; a receiver on the helicopter to receive transmissions from the ground transmitter; a display on the helicopter to depict position of the landing pad; a GPS receiver on the helicopter to provide position of the helicopter; and a database including identification information for the landing pad.


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    Title :

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HELICOPTER SITUATIONAL AWARENESS AND LANDING ASSISTANCE


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    Publication date :

    2016-05-12


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    G08G Anlagen zur Steuerung, Regelung oder Überwachung des Verkehrs , TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS



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