A signal transmitting device 100 is provided for communicating with an aircraft in the vicinity of a landing area. The device is configured to receive a signal from the aircraft and is further configured to transmit a return signal to the aircraft automatically upon receipt of the signal. The return signal comprises information regarding the landing area and the signal transmitting device includes a location device to determine the location of the signal transmitting device. The transmitted information includes the location of the signal transmitting device. The location device may comprise a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver and the signal transmitting device may include a transponder or transceiver. In an alternative implementation, the signal transmitting device comprises a symbol painted with paint, the paint being configured to reflect the signal, and the information regarding the landing area is encoded in the symbol.
Signal transmitting device
12.08.2020
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch