This invention involves a modular LIDAR altimeter for aircraft to aid in navigation. Principally, this invention gathers altimetric readings that are more highly accurate than traditional data typically available to the average pilot. The modular LIDAR altimeter is designed to be easily attached to and detached from the outside of the aircraft, resulting in no modifications to the aircraft itself. The invention uses a LIDAR to perform ranging measurements enclosed in a container consisting of all the components necessary for its operation. Data from the modular LIDAR altimeter is wirelessly transmitted to be interpreted by a separate device.
Modular LIDAR Altimeter for Aircraft
2023-01-26
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
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