Abstract

The invention relates to a mobile device (1) for the control and/or maintenance of at least one item of equipment of an airport zone, characterized in that said device is motorized without a crew, adapted to move around on an airport runway, and comprises: • a module for controlling the location (3) of said device (1), • a navigation module (14) adapted for determining at least one trajectory of said device (1) towards or on said at least one item of equipment defined as a function of the location (xR,yR) of said device (1) and of the location (xF,yF) of at least one light source (7), • at least one module for control and/or maintenance of said at least one item of equipment, comprising at least one articulated arm (15).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01J 1/42 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter using electric radiation detectors
• G01J 1/02 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter Details
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

A mobile apparatus is provided for measuring photometric characteristics of airport marker lights. The mobile apparatus includes a measuring rod configured to be moved above the marker lights to be checked, in light beams emitted by these marker lights, and a device for measuring the distance between the measuring rod and the marker lights to be checked. The measuring rod carries at least one photometric sensor and includes a device for acquiring and processing the signals emitted by the photometric sensor or sensors during its movement, as a function of the distance measured between the measuring rod and the marker lights to be checked. The device for acquisition and processing is configured to generate a set of data representing photometric characteristics of each marker light checked.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01J 1/42 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter using electric radiation detectors
• G01J 1/02 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter Details
• B64F 1/20 - Arrangement of optical beacons
• G01J 3/50 - Measurement of colourColour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters using electric radiation detectors
• F21W 111/06 - Use or application of lighting devices or systems for signalling, marking or indicating, not provided for in groups for aircraft runways or the like

Abstract

The invention relates to a mobile apparatus for measuring the characteristics of a light beam emitted by a lamp, comprising at least two differently-colored angular portions, wherein said apparatus includes a bracket for changing the position of a measuring assembly, said measuring assembly including a single directable camera provided with a zoom capable of assuming at least a first low-magnification position for providing reduced magnification and a wide angle of field in order to detect the position of the lamp so as to precisely direct the camera in the direction thereof, and a second high-magnification position in order to obtain an image of the lamp so as to analyze the characteristics of a light beam emitted by a lamp.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 9/06 - Electric or photoelectric indication or reading means
• G05D 1/06 - Rate of change of altitude or depth

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile device for measuring photometric characteristics of airport runway lights, including a measuring rod to be moved over runway lights to be checked in the light beams emitted by said lights, and a means for measuring the distance between said measuring rod and the lights to be checked, said measuring rod having at least one photometric sensor, and including a means for acquiring and processing the signals transmitted by said photometric sensor(s) on the basis of the measured distance between said measuring rod and the lights to be checked, said acquisition and processing means being capable of generating a set of data that are representative of photometric characteristics of each checked light.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 1/18 - Visual or acoustic landing aids
• B64F 1/20 - Arrangement of optical beacons
• G01J 1/02 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter Details