There is disclosed an apparatus (100) for alerting an operator to the presence of obstacles (50, 52) during the towing or push-back of an aircraft (10) while it is on the ground, the apparatus (100) comprising: a self-propelled platform (110); at least one sensor (120) attached to said platform, configured to sense potential obstacles; and a communication system (130) attached to said platform for transmitting data relating to said sensed obstacles, the communication system being operable to communicate with at least one of: a same said apparatus; an operator control panel; a command centre (70); the aircraft (10) being towed or pushed-back; and a vehicle (20) towing or pushing-back the aircraft. There is also disclosed an aircraft collision avoidance system (200) for use during towing or push-back of an aircraft while it is on the ground, the system comprising: at least one apparatus (100a) as aforesaid; and a carrier (250) configured to carry said at least one apparatus.


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    Title :

    AIRCRAFT COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2023-02-23


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    G05D SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES , Systeme zum Steuern oder Regeln nichtelektrischer veränderlicher Größen / G08G Anlagen zur Steuerung, Regelung oder Überwachung des Verkehrs , TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS



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