Reducing bird damage to aircraft

TECHNICAL FIELD

[001] The present invention relates to the improvement of safety and, particularly, to reduce aircraft damage from collision with birds.

BACKGROUND

[002] created man aircraft was introduced into an already populated the surrounding area and had to share air environment with various species of birds. aircraft bird strikes do not occur too often. On the first collisions with birds already reported aviation pioneer Orville Wright back in 1905. Soon there were reports of the first victims: in 1912, the aircraft pilot Cala crashed from a collision with a bird.

[003] In view of the ever-increasing number of aircraft in the sky, the problem of bird strikes is becoming a more and more serious every year. Currently, dozens of aircraft each year suffer from collisions with birds, planes get damaged as a result of these collisions, and for some such meetings is fatal.

[004] 4 October 1960 Eastern Air Lines Airlines plane flying from Boston 375, collided with a flock of starlings ordinary. The collision resulted in damage to all four engines and the plane to crash into the waters of Boston Harbor. 62 people present at the board 72 died as a result of this disaster.

[005] The annual cost of this problem alone costs the United States more than $ 400 million. Collisions with birds leads to hundreds of victims around the world. The most common bird strikes occur at low altitudes, especially during takeoff and landing (or at a low altitude), but the problem is not confined to low altitudes, bird strikes occur at high altitudes, the cases at an altitude of over 30,000 feet have been recorded. It should be noted that in a collision with birds at low altitude from the pilot do not have time to return the aircraft to a predetermined position and, consequently, the collapse becomes more likely.

[006] The collisions of aircraft with birds can occur in various ways, but because of the fact that the speed of the plane and far above the birds speed, birds usually affects the front of the aircraft, often at the bow, the front edge of the wing, and that the most problematic in the jet engine or air intake. Hit birds in the aircraft engine is extremely dangerous due to the sensitivity of the engine to any significant effects and the design features of the engines. Rapid rotation of the blades only increases the problem. Even more dangerous is the collision with flocks of birds.

[007] To the usual control measures include the following types of solutions - design of airplanes and their parts with resistance to collisions with birds (engines of large commercial aircraft, for example, are designed generally so as to safely shut down after a bird hit and, as is not provided to continue to work later, residual defects which may arise, for example, as a result of displacement of the blades are limited), the removal from the field of aircraft flight bird (for example by training pilots by taking off and landing in limited places migrating birds, etc.) and moving the birds away from airports and aircraft (for example, the use of devices scaring birds, using sound or light signals, baits, etc.).

[008] It should be noted that the standard currently applied design solutions enable the aircraft to withstand a collision with a bird, whose weight is 1.8 kg. It should also be noted that the number of passenger and cargo aircraft in the United States exceeds 6500, worldwide approximately 20,000 flying aircraft.

[009] It is therefore a great need for the creation of effective solutions to reduce the damage from bird strikes.

[0010] The jets of water under high pressure are used in the manufacture of machinery for cutting operations. The following documents are several examples of the use of high pressure jets for cutting and / or processing of objects in a certain way, currently used.

[0011] US Patent No. 6,533,640 is a waterjet cutting machine ultrahigh-pressure cutting of structural components of a nuclear reactor. Cutting incorporates nozzle waterjet (UHP), removably connected to a uniaxial manipulator, and the trap cap. The manipulator and the collecting cap connected to the base frame and adapted to be positioned within close holes or the upper guide plate magnet system of a nuclear reactor, so that the cutting nozzle are aligned with the catcher hood. The structure includes manipulator frame narrow, nozzle support plate movably coupled to the narrow frame, and a motor operatively coupled to the nozzle base plate. The structure of the collecting hood capture chamber includes an elongated shape with an elongate opening arranged so that the opening is aligned with the cutting nozzle. The trap cap also has at least one positioning cylinder coupled to the collecting chamber and the carrier frame and sets the capture chamber opening near the upper guide plate or girder of the magnetic system. The trap cap further has an outlet for connection to a water filtration system.

[0012] U.S. Patent 7,121,918 provides for machining machine using water jets under high pressure. Details for processing are mounted on a support grid or mesh over the reservoir with water having a cubic shape, at least at the top, or inside the reservoir. From the tank with water exits at least one jet of water from at least one nozzle with numerical control, is responsible for the position of the nozzle at least in a horizontal plane (X, Y) and the distance between the workpiece and the nozzle, or held, at least more or less constant or controlled in the vertical position (Z). In the field of water tank also mounted an equalizing container, which is regulated by means of the water level in the tank. At least one side wall of the water tank is designed as part of lifting, folding or sliding element which allows the frame to a support part which is installed to be treated, move inwardly and outwardly. Equalizing tank located at least on the side walls rigidly fixed adjacent to this side wall.

[0013] US Patent No. 7,047,857 is a machine for cutting edge parts using one of several tools waterjet cutting, separately administered by one or more rotating parts mounted on the monorail path. The unit may also include apparatus for forming holes and / or grooves in the elongate parts to the operation by trimming or simultaneously with it when the part is installed in its operating position in the assembly. In one embodiment, apparatus for forming a cutting tool equipped with holes mounted on an elongate arm, rigidly attached to the horizontal plane oriented in the plate and projecting therefrom. In this orientation, the motor and gear train causes a circular motion in the plane of the plate, which in turn leads to the production of rotary tools cuts in detail. Alternatively, install the motor rotates the cam disk on the free end of the fixed arm, the cam plate is equipped with an eccentrically-mounted cutting tools.

[0014] US 7,008,305 patent is waterjet processing machine comprising a table for fixing parts, nozzle for water treatment details held on the table to fix the parts, and the water supply means for processing abrasive grain to the nozzles, and the water jet processing machine has a lot of nozzles and means of regulating the interval between the adjacent nozzles.

[0015] US Patent 6,955,107 is waterjet cutting, with a focus on cutting pulp. Examined bearing, positioning means and cutting head, held by them during operation in retracted position at the edge of the pulp. The cutting head has a bearing surface and at least one nozzle which is mounted so that the edge extends between the support surface and the nozzle. The equipment has a mechanical cleaning means and / or a cleaning construction for the support surface to maintain cleanliness. Stonecrops means and / or cleaning construction are arranged on the paper pulp on the opposite side from the nozzle.

[0016] US Patent 5,839,927 presents waterjet system which uses a cantilever structure to prevent blocking the drain grating. Waterjet system also uses body elliptically shaped shaft to reduce turbulence and particle grinding shaft rotating impeller. Waterjet system uses the impeller blades with a curved cross section with a bend in the rotational direction. Waterjet system uses U-shaped flange installed on the outlet of the water jet to control the direction of movement.

[0017] US Patent No. 5,018,317 is the installation of water-jet cutting. In the apparatus for cutting work done abrasive water jet containing abrasive particles and abrasive slurry is performed such that abrasive particles having an average size of up to about 1100 microns, held in water composition slurry are fed into the nozzle, in which abrasive slurry is induced by high pressure and the discharged water is directed against the movement. The ejected water passes through the water flow of the ejected water, to which is attached a hole abrasive water nozzle tip abrasive water. Abrasive water hole has a tapered portion upwind whose diameter gradually increases toward the top of the hole where the hole smoothly abrasive water outlet pipe connected to the water ejected watercourse, whereby the discharged water flow is ordered. The abrasive slurry is fed and merges with the orderly flow of discharged water at the junction of the watercourse of the water and thrown about abrasive water holes, as the outer layer orderly flow, we conceal way an ordered stream consisting of two layers, ensuring accurate cutting and reduces wear of the nozzle tip.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0018] Information is provided on the system, reduce the damage to the aircraft from bird strikes, the system includes: (a) detector is mounted on a plane for detecting birds in the vicinity of the aircraft and serves a source of information on the movement of birds; (B) a processor coupled to the detector having a configuration for analyzing information received from the detector, and the caller in response to the activation analysis jet system mounted on an airplane; and (c) jetting system able to release a jet of high pressure on the birds.

[0019] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the detector may be an optical detector capable of detecting the bird by means of light reflected from the bird. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the detector may be a laser radar (LIDAR) to emit laser pulses and detect birds by detecting light reflected from the birds.

[0020] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the processor may be further configured to analyze the detection information related to the evaluation of the potential damage that may be caused by birds and aircraft engine selectively activating ink jet system according to the analysis.

[0021] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the distance between an aircraft wing and the nozzle jet system used for ejecting high-pressure jet is less than the distance from the nozzle to the front of the nose of the airplane and the distance between the nozzle and the rear portion of the aircraft.

[0022] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the distance between the front of the aircraft and the nozzle jet system used for ejecting a jet under high pressure is less than 5% of the length of the plane, measured between the front part of the aircraft nose and the back of the aircraft.

[0023] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the inkjet system has at least one water container, wherein the ink jet system is capable to put a bird stream under high pressure using water from at least one tank jet system.

[0024] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, at least one component of the ink jet system may use a polymer material which is characterized by the suitability for use for the modification of the surface tension of water in the water tank jet system to spray feed under high pressure of at least one tank jet system.

[0025] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, at least one container with a water jet system may be fluidly connected to the aircraft with fresh water source for at least the first period between the take-off plane and triggering an ink jet system, wherein the difference between water pressure at any of the at least one tank jet system and the pressure in the water supply system, fresh water is less than 5% during such hydraulic connections.

[0026] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, each of the at least one capacity ink-jet system can be connected to a suitable pressure vessel, which contains a gas under high pressure and this pressure is greater than 1000 pounds per square inch (PSI) while any compound that allows gas transmission of each of at least one tank jet system and a corresponding high-pressure reservoir can be blocked during the first period and can be selectively opened in response to the command processor.

[0027] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, any hydraulic connection between each of the at least one capacity ink-jet system and fresh water supply of the aircraft may be blocked prior to the ejection of the jet under high pressure in the release process.

[0028] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the inkjet system is capable of simultaneously jetting a plurality of nozzles jet system with a plurality of high-pressure nozzles, from which at least one jet is produced by the bird.

[0029] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the angle between the released jet inkjet system which is able to release the pressure, and the direction of movement of the plane, does not exceed 5 °.

[0030] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the angle between the released jet inkjet system which is able to release the pressure, and the direction of the plane sequential movement may be between 80 ° and 100 °.

[0031] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the processor may be further configured to determine the desired direction of jets produced by the results of analysis, and the configuration of at least one jet nozzle is modified to release pressure in the desired direction.

[0032] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the processor may be based on analysis of further configured for alerting aircraft external system, given that the system has worked jet.

[0033] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the processor may be further configured to receive location information indicating a location of the aircraft and selective actuation prevention jet system in response to the location information.

[0034] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the processor may be further configured to receive from the external system information about environmental conditions of the aircraft environment, employees data attributes indicating at least one physical condition of the environment plane and to determine the parameters activation jet system in response to the data indicative of environmental conditions.

[0035] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the processor may be further configured to determine the activation parameters for multiple emission jet system.

[0036] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the processor may be further configured to determine multiple parameters of activation of emissions in response to detection information received from the detector indicating a plurality of birds are at the same time at least partially.

[0037] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the processor may be configured to automatically activate operation of the ink jet system without receiving commands from the external system.

[0038] is disclosed a method of reducing damage to birds aircraft, the method comprising: selective release of high pressure jet stream into a bird system installed on an aircraft. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method further comprises receiving information which indicates birds motion detected in the vicinity of the aircraft, and the analysis of the received information; wherein the selective activation includes selectively release trigger jet under high pressure in an assay of birds.

[0039] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, detection includes detection of bird detector which is a laser radar (LIDAR) and capable of emitting laser pulses and detect birds by detecting light reflected from the birds.

[0040] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, further analysis includes analysis of the detected boundary information for determining potential damage that may be caused by birds aircraft engine.

[0041] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method may further comprise a bird jet emission at high pressure from at least one nozzle located in such a manner that the distance between an aircraft wing and the nozzle is less than the distance from the nozzle to the front of the nose of the plane and is smaller than the distance from the nozzle to the rear of the aircraft.

[0042] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method may further include the emission of the jet on the bird under high pressure from at least one nozzle located in such a manner that the distance between the front of the aircraft nose and the nozzle is shorter than 5% of the length plane, measured between the front part of the aircraft nose and the back of the aircraft.

[0043] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method may further include the emission of the jet on the bird under high pressure using water from at least one tank with water jet system and applying a polymeric material which is characterized by useable to change the surface tension of the water in the water tank to the ink jet system under high pressure jet flow.

[0044] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method may further include the emission of the jet on the bird under high pressure using water from at least one tank with water jet system is hydraulically connected with the fresh water supply system plane for at at least a first period between the triggering and takeoff aircraft jet system, when the difference between the water pressure in any of the at least one tank jet system and the pressure in the water supply system, fresh water is less than 5% during such hydraulic connections.

[0045] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method may further comprise emission for poultry jets under high pressure using water from at least one tank with water jet system that is connected with the respective pressure vessel, which contains the gas under high pressure and this pressure is greater than 1000 pounds per square inch (PSI); blocking any gas transfer permitted connection between each of the at least one tank jet system and associated pressure vessel, and respective opening of any of the at least one gas transfer permitted by the compound processor command.

[0046] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method may further comprise a lock and a hydraulic connection between each of the at least one capacity ink-jet system and fresh water supply system to an aircraft ejection jets under high pressure and during this ejection.

[0047] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method may further include the simultaneous emission of the high pressure nozzles of the plurality of ink jet system, and wherein at least one jet is ejected by the bird.

[0048] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method may further include a high pressure jet ejection for a bird in a direction such that the angle between the direction of emission and the direction of movement of the plane does not exceed 5 °.

[0049] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method may further include a high pressure jet ejection for a bird in a direction such that the angle between the direction of emission and the direction of movement of the plane can be between 80 ° and 100 °.

[0050] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method may further include determining the desired direction of ejection and according to the analysis of configuration changes to at least one spray nozzle to discharge the high pressure in the right direction.

[0051] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method may further include the jet emission at high pressure to an effective minimum distance of 3.5 meters from the at least one nozzle jet system, wherein at any distance less than the effective speed water in the core of the high pressure jet above 50 meters per second.

[0052] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method may further include jet ejection high pressure fluid intake 30 to 150 liters.

[0053] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method may further include the emission of at least one high pressure jet so that any high pressure jet ejected jet system during one flight of the aircraft with an effective duration of less than 20 milliseconds, with an effective duration of discharge is the time during which the speed of the high pressure water jet core exceeds 50% of the maximum speed of the water in the core of the jet.

[0054] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method may further include a high pressure jet ejection openings in which the size of any nozzle used ink jet system for discharging the high pressure jets is less than 4 millimeters.

[0055] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method may further include supplying external aircraft system signal indicating that occurred actuation ink jet system, wherein the signal feed is performed after the analysis.

[0056] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method may further comprise selectively activating initiation termination jet system in response to the received location information, which indicates the location of the aircraft.

[0057] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method may further include determining the activation parameters of the ink jet system in response to the data indicative of environmental conditions, indicating at least one physical environmental condition of the aircraft.

[0058] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method may further include determining a plurality of parameters activation system inkjet nozzles.

[0059] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method may further include determining the activation parameters plurality of nozzles jet system in response to information received from the detector on detection of many birds, at least to some extent simultaneously.

[0060] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the selective activation includes starting run standalone inkjet system without receiving a command from the external system.

[0061] also disclosed another method of reducing damage to the aircraft from bird strikes; another method comprises: (a) receiving information from the detector indicating the movement of the birds in the vicinity of the aircraft; (B) analysis of the detected information; and (c) a selective jet ejection from the ink jet system, installed on the aircraft, according to the analysis.

[0062] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, another method of producing can be detected reception information generated by the detector attached to the aircraft.

[0063] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, another method of producing can be detected reception information generated by the detector, which is a laser radar (LIDAR), capable of emitting laser pulses and to detect the bird by detecting light reflected from the bird.

[0064] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, another method may further include the analysis analyzes the detected information to determine the boundary potential damage that may be caused by birds aircraft engine.

[0065] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, another method may further include instructing to modify the state of the hydraulic connection between the fresh water supply system of the plane and at least one tank with the water, part of the ink jet system, which contains water for Production of high pressure jets, and which is hydraulically connected to a fresh water supply system for aircraft jet system startup.

[0066] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, another method may further include selectively supplying commands for opening, at least one of the allowed gas connections between the at least one capacity ink jet system comprising water to release high pressure jets, the bird and respective pressure vessel.

[0067] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, another method may further include determining the desired direction of manufacture of the jet on the analysis and the modification instructing modification concerning the method of configuration, at least one spray nozzle to release a high pressure in the right direction.

[0068] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, another method may further include supplying aircraft system external signal indicating that the operation was an ink jet system, wherein the signal analysis is carried out after feeding.

[0069] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, another method may further include the prevention of selective ink jet system operation in response to the received location information, which indicates the location of the aircraft.

[0070] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, another method may further include determining parameters activation jet system in response to the indicative data environment, indicating at least one physical environmental condition of the aircraft.

[0071] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, another method may further include determining a plurality of parameters activation system inkjet nozzles.

[0072] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, another method may further include determining a plurality of parameters activation system inkjet nozzles in response to detection information received from the detector indicating a plurality of birds are at the same time at least partially.

[0073] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention in another method involves selective autonomous launch activation inkjet system without receiving a command from the external system.

[0074] disclose the information about the device for storing programs used by the machine; The program storage device includes a training program, executed by a machine to demonstrate ways to reduce aircraft damage from collisions with birds, including the steps of: (a) receiving information detected by a detector mounted on the aircraft and the certificate of bird movement detected by a detector in the vicinity of the aircraft; (B) analysis of the information received; and (c) a selective activation by bird inkjet system attached to the aircraft, with the release of high-pressure jets of an assay.

[0075] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, receiving comprises receiving the detected information generated by the detector, which is a laser radar (LIDAR) capable of emitting laser pulses and to detect the bird by detecting light reflected from the bird.

[0076] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, further analysis includes analyzing the additional information for determining the boundary potential damage that may be caused by birds aircraft engine.

[0077] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a program storage device further includes instructing to modify the state of the hydraulic connection between the fresh water supply system of the plane and at least one tank with the water, part of the ink jet system, which contains water for Production of high pressure jets and which is hydraulically connected to a fresh water supply system for aircraft jet system startup.

[0078] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the program storage device further comprises selectively instructing kakogo-libo the opening of at least one compound allowing the transfer of gas between the at least one capacity ink-jet system for discharging water containing high pressure jet at the bird and the corresponding high-pressure container.

[0079] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a program storage device further comprises determining the desired direction of manufacture of the jet on the analysis and modification commands relative configuration modification process to at least one nozzle to a high pressure jet in the desired direction of manufacture.

[0080] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a program storage device further comprises supplying external aircraft system signal indicating that the operation was an ink jet system, wherein the signal analysis is carried out after feeding.

[0081] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a program storage device further comprises selective activation initiated termination jet system in response to the received location information, which indicates the location of the aircraft.

[0082] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a program storage device further comprises determining the activation parameters jet system in response to the data indicative of environmental conditions, indicating at least one physical environmental condition of the aircraft.

[0083] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a program storage device further comprises determining a plurality of parameters activation system inkjet nozzles.

[0084] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a program storage device further comprises determining a plurality of parameters activation system inkjet nozzles in response to detection information received from the detector indicating a plurality of birds are at the same time at least partially.

[0085] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention comprises an autonomous sampling start activation inkjet system without receiving a command from the external system.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0086] In order to understand the invention and to see how it may be embodied in practice, embodiments will now be described by way of non-limiting example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0087] Figure 1 is a system diagram of a spatial planes to minimize damage from bird, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

[0088] Figures 2A-2F illustrate some possible embodiments of the system shown in Figure 1 on a plane, in accordance with various embodiments of the invention;

[0089] Figure 3 illustrates an ink jet system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

[0090] Figures 4A-4C show various embodiments of the jets that can be manufactured inkjet system, in accordance with various embodiments of the invention;

[0091] Figure 5A shows a block diagram of a method for reducing damage by birds aircraft, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

[0092] Figure 5B and 5C show various steps of the method shown in Figure 5A, in accordance with various embodiments of the invention

[0093] Figure 6 shows a block diagram of a method for reducing damage by birds aircraft, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

[0094] It should be noted that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, elements illustrated in the figures are not necessarily to scale. For example, the dimensions of some elements may be exaggerated relative to other elements for clarity. In addition, if necessary, reference numerals may be repeated among the figures designate corresponding or similar elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0095] In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are disclosed to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. Those skilled in the art, however, it should be understood that the invention can be applied without these details. In other instances, well known methods, procedures and components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the present invention

[0096] In the drawings and description, like reference numerals designate common components for various embodiments and configurations.

[0097] Work in accordance with the recommendations disclosed herein can be made by using a specially designed computer-task or using a general purpose computer that has the necessary configuration and able to perform the tasks required by the use of the software stored on a computer readable program storage device.

[0098] In the context of this document, the phrase "for example", "such as", "for example" and variants refer to embodiments of the application, an unlimited subject of consideration in this document. References in this document, such as "one case", "some instances", "other cases" or variants thereof means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the disclosed (i) one (s) are included, at least, in one embodiment of the application, which is the subject of this document. Thus, "one case" phrases "some instances", "other cases" or variants thereof are not necessarily referring to a specific (an) embodiment (s).

[0099] It will be appreciated that certain features being subject of this document are described in the context of specific embodiments for clarity, it may also be represented in the interaction in a particular embodiment. Conversely, various features that are the subject of this document, which, for brevity, described in the context of a particular of the embodiment may also be provided separately or in any suitable interaction.

[00100] In embodiments, which are the subject of this document, one or more of the steps shown in the drawing may be performed in different order, and one or more stages can be grouped performed simultaneously, or vice versa. The figures illustrate a general structural diagram of the overall system diagram according to embodiments that are the subject of this document. Each module in the figures may be composed of any combination of hardware and software and / or peripheral devices that perform specific functions in accordance with the data definitions and explanations here. The modules in FIGS may be concentrated in one place or located in different places.

[00101] Figure 1 illustrates a system 200 for reducing aircraft damage from bird strikes (designated 100) in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. It should be noted that the various embodiments of system 200 may be adapted and mounted on various types of aircraft and the particular requirements for the different aircraft flights for different scenarios for different types of birds, etc. may require different implementations of the system 200.

[00102] It should be noted that some embodiments of system 200 can be fully integrated into the aircraft 100 (for example, even in the manufacturing process), while other variants may be independent systems installed on aircraft 100, and in some cases may even be transferred from one plane another.

[00103] It should also be noted that in some embodiments, some components of system 200 may also be used in other aircraft systems 100, and in some cases may be considered in itself as the other aircraft systems 100. Here is an example of such cases: a power unit 290 of the system 200 It can be a source of auxiliary power integrated to system 100, while in other runtime component variants 200 may receive power from the aircraft power source 100, and in this case, the source power - although carried out earlier in the plane 100, can be regarded as the power supply 290 system 200 for further discussion convenience.

[00104] Furthermore, it should be noted that in the description of the invention, the components of system 200 are described and / or exemplified certain number of components that may be implemented in some embodiments smaller or larger amounts, as can be appreciated by those skilled in the art art. For example, if depicted in the figures and described a power supply 290, the use of multiple power sources (e.g., different power sources for the various components of the system 200) shall not exceed the scope of use of the invention nor the scope of the disclosure. Continuing with the examples above, it will be clear that the power supply 290 may be used for several components of the system 200 with the aircraft power source 100 to the other components of the system 200.

[00105] System 200 is designed to engage at least one bird which is in close proximity to aircraft 100 using one or more high pressure jets (e.g., water), with such features can be used to potentially reduce potential damage to the aircraft by collisions with birds. As will be described in detail below, in accordance with various embodiments, the system 200 may include one or more detectors 210, each additional detector 210 can detect the birds in the vicinity of the aircraft 100 and process the information indicating the movement of the birds; processor 220, a configuration which allows the analysis of the information received and to selectively produce - according to the analysis - activation jet system 250, which is mounted on the aircraft and which is able to produce high-pressure jet for the bird.

[00106] As discussed above, the system 200 may be composed of at least one detector 210 that can detect the poultry (indicated by numeral 10, for example, in Figure 2B) in the vicinity of the aircraft 100, and process the received information indicating on the movement of poultry. In some embodiments, detector 210 is mounted on the plane 100, but this is not always the case in other embodiments of the invention can also be used outside the position of the detector relative to the plane 100.

[00107] It should be noted that, in various embodiments, system 200 may be applied to various types of detectors 210 - such as radar, laser radar (LIDAR), an optical detector, an acoustic detector, etc. Moreover, the system 200 may be equipped with more than. one detector of one or different types. Various types of detectors may provide various types of information and different quality (for example, non-one and / or temporal resolution), etc. Choosing the type of detector 210 for specific purposes can be produced by examining various parameters, this may be parameters such as the detector (e.g., cost, size, power requirements, capabilities, etc.), aircraft parameters 100 (for example, the size of the plane 100, the geometry of the plane, and especially motor arrangement 110, the presence of previously installed on the aircraft 100 detectors, etc.), parameters related to the intended use (for example, the estimated speed and altitude mode), etc. It should be noted, however, that any suitable detector (examples of which are listed above) can be used in different embodiments with appropriate modifications, if not for physical barriers such combination.

[00108] As is evident to those skilled in the art, the detector 210 may include various components, including one or more sensors 212, Radom or window, providing detection of emitted particles such sensor 212 (if applicable, denoted as 214), etc.

[00109] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the detector 210 is a laser radar (LIDAR) capable of emitting laser pulses and to detect the bird by detecting light reflected from it. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the detector 210 may be any other optical detector capable of detecting bird by detecting reflected from poultry light - the light can be emitted by the detector or other source of light (which can be controlled by the detector, and can not be controlled), or light, non-detector. For example, a laser detector shirokoluchevoy can act as an optical detector.

[00110] The obtained information from the detector 210 may include a wide range of parameters in various embodiments. For example, the information received may include information relating to one or more of the following parameters - the location at present poultry (especially with respect to the aircraft 100), the expected location poultry bird relative speed, size, etc. of poultry In case of more birds than one received information may relate individually to each bird.

[00111] It should be noted that different types of detectors 210 and their various configurations (e.g., with respect to the aircraft hull 100) can be used for a variety of action plans, and uses. Considerations relating to a specific plan of action and application system 200 based on the determination of proximity to an aircraft 100, which detector 210 must be able to detect the bird 10. It should be noted that the detection area of ​​each of the more than one set of the detector 210 may be positioned symmetrically with respect to the plane 210, due to the physical constraints and requirements - for the area of ​​interest is detection of birds mainly in the front area of ​​the plane 100, as an example we can use 2A.

[00112] Availability plane zone 100, within which the detector 210 is capable of detecting bird is usually in the range of tens, hundreds or thousands of meters (e.g., 10-1000 m) along the length (generally directly ahead of the aircraft 100, and / or one of the motors 110), and is usually determined in relation to the expected speed of the aircraft 100, the time of the operation system 200 (and particularly the processor 220 and the ink jet system 250) is generally defined with respect expected speed of the aircraft 100 and given size plane 100 (especially the distance between detector 210 and 110 of the engines of any movement along the axis of the aircraft 100). However, it should be noted that the distance at which a detector 210 can detect birds can exceed the required minimum distance (especially for certain types of detectors), in some cases, this distance may be insufficient (for example, bad weather conditions). In any case, the availability of the plane zone 100, within which the detector 210 can detect the birds may be determined depending on the case, taking into account the above settings.

[00113] Information about the discovery (some or all) obtained from one or more detectors 210 (if used) - and in particular the information received, indicating the movement of one or more birds 10 - transferred to the processor 220 of the system 200. It should be noted that the obtained so the information is one way or another can be processed prior to its delivery to the processor 220, it is not necessarily transmitted as raw data. For example, the storage unit (which may be part of processor 220, but need not) can store information received from multiple information detector 210, if enabled.

[00114] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the processor 220 may be coupled to the detector 210 either directly (by means of a data cable, using a wireless connection, etc.) or indirectly (via the aircraft communication system 100 through the block preliminary data - not shown in the figure, through the database - not shown in the figure - which detector 210 stores the information and which are accessible to CPU 220, etc.).. In some embodiments, processor 220 may be integrated with the detector 210 and / or processor.

[00115] Processor 220 is configured to selectively activate the ink jet system 250 installed in aircraft 100. In one embodiment, the processor 220 may be further configured to, with the processor 220 analyzes the received information (some or all) can perform selective activation jet system according to the analysis.

[00116] It should be noted that in some embodiments, processor 220 may perform selective activation of the ink jet system in response to other events - without requiring the analysis of the results. For example, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the processor 220 can perform selective activation of the ink jet system 250 in accordance with the time information about the height, according to the recommendations of another system, etc. In an exemplary embodiment, the processor 220 may perform the selective activation of the system 250 and jet ejected at high pressure jets, when the aircraft 100 is flying through the region of or at the height prone collision with birds.

[00117] As will be described in detail below, the inkjet system 250 is able to produce at least one high pressure jet which can be used for entering the bird (after successful operation jet system 250) and thereby reduce the potential hazard to aircraft 100.

[00118] It should be noted that, in various embodiments, the processor 220 may be operated in various ways. For example, processor 220 may be a dedicated processor dedicated to the functionality of system 200 may be a programmable processor programmed to implement the functionality of the system 200, a general purpose processor designed to run specialized software for implementing the functionality of system 200, processor plane 100 ( or another subsystem), which may run specialized software, a combination of any of the foregoing, and so forth.

[00119] Communication between the processor 220 and the ink jet system 250 may be facilitated, according to some embodiments of the invention, through one or more controllers 230, designed to control the activation and / or operation jet system 250 and configured to receive commands from the CPU 220. The controller 230 enabled (where available) as part of the processor 220 as part of the ink jet system 250, and as an independent device.

[00120] Selective initiation activation jet system 250 is typically designed to activate jet system 250 only in situations where such an operation is considered necessary - such as to avoid collision with the motor birds 110 (or other part of the plane 100) or to reduce the likelihood of such incidents. In other embodiments of the invention may be implemented other considerations and / or decision rules - either alternative or additional to those described above.

[00121] It should be noted that the processor 220 may receive from the detector 210 to analyze only the detected information relating only to a positive diagnosis, but this condition is not mandatory and in some embodiments, is not necessary in determining the detector there were indeed found 210 and / or any component located between it and the CPU 220 - this task can be assigned to the processor 220.

[00122] As the system 200 may be created and / or can be considered as an emergency safety system, in some embodiments, it can operate independently, without interference from the external system and / or humans. Therefore, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the processor 220 may be configured for autonomous initiation activation jet system without receiving a command from an external system - it should be noted that even if the initiator command is a human (for example, an airline pilot 100), the command transferred to the processor 220 via an external system (controlled by that person).

[00123] In some embodiments, the external system (or human) may have some influence on the activation of the system 200 and especially jet system 250. Such an outer element can not only provide information that may affect the selective determination processor 220 (e.g. information systems of the aircraft on the external metrology conditions), in some embodiments, such an outer member may define, for example, the activation status of the tolerance for the system 200 or its components.

[00124] It should be noted that such an external element can not be placed on board an aircraft 100. Consider the following example: In some embodiments, activation of ink jet system 250 may be desirable for some locations and conditions (e.g., at ground level, and on the bracket etc.), the objects blocking the production of jets in a given location may be on board (perhaps even as part of system 200) and / or outside (e.g., in the terminal system). In another example, the external object may instruct activation of ink jet system 250 using low threshold of sensitivity - for example, to visually discover a flock of birds (pilot, radar, etc.) In an area prone to bird strikes when other conditions of the aircraft 100 aggravated and more are susceptible to the risk of damage by birds, etc.

[00125] Additionally selectively determining activation jet system 250 (and thus determine the time of high pressure jet stream ejection system 250), the processor 220 may be further configured to determine the activation parameters jet system 250, where applicable. Determination of the activation parameters for the ink jet system 250 may be at least partially affect the results of this analysis, but this is not mandatory. For example, a plan of action, in which the activation parameters can be determined in relation to the other factors, is to limit the high-pressure jet pressure before leaving the area of ​​the airport.

[00126] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the processor 220 may be further configured to receive information about the location of the aircraft 100 (this may be the absolute location information such as GPS coordinates, relative position information such as distance from a given point and / or partial information about the location, etc.) and for selectively preventing actuation activation jet system 250 according to the location information. This can be used, for example, to prevent activation of the system within the airport at ground level or below or above a predetermined height, etc. In accordance with a more detailed description made elsewhere herein, such location information can be used by the processor 220 for other purposes such as the determination of activation and other parameters.

[00127] In some examples, various embodiments, activation parameters which can be determined by the processor 220 (e.g., on the results of analyzing information from one or more detectors 210 and / or from other sensors, in response to the information plane 100 obtained from the system aircraft in response to the state of the system 200 such as the amount of water available for release and any combination thereof) may be as follows:

[00128] The desired direction of the jet ejection (if the jet direction change is possible);

[00129] The identification of one or more nozzles which should be involved in the jet ejection (if more than one nozzle is involved);

[00130] The number and duration of emissions, simultaneously or sequentially (if it is desirable to use multiple streams);

[00131] The amount of water or the pressure of high pressure jets (if it can be changed);

[00132] The preliminary steps that must be completed before the jet ejection, such as defrost (in case of implementation, the possibility and necessity).

[00133] It should be noted that this list is by no means exhaustive and that other types of activation can be implemented (if available), or as a supplement to or instead of the above exemplary combinations of parameters.

[00134] As mentioned above, at least some of the parameters which may influence the decision and / or determination / selection processor 220 values ​​can be obtained from the external system of the aircraft 100. Here is an example: the processor 220 may be further configured to receive from at least one external aircraft system 100 (e.g., system electronics on-board the aircraft, BUS 140 shown in Figure 1) the data characterizing the external environment, which indicate at least one physical condition of the aircraft 100 environmental conditions, and activation parameters for determining ink jet system 250 in response to the data characterizing the external environment. Examples of environmental conditions that may be invoked in the data characterizing the external environment in accordance with various embodiments of the invention are ambient pressure, wind direction and intensity, humidity, temperature, etc.

[00135] In most cases, the processor 220 will take into account the speed of the aircraft 100 (or more specifically - the relative poultry speed 10 with respect to the plane 100, although bird speed typically itself is negligibly small compared to the aircraft velocity) when determining the time and possibly additional parameters activated ink jet system 250. these additional data, such as parameters and the information disclosed herein, including data characterizing the external environment, can be used to influence the definition (usually just to clarify, but not necessarily).

[00136] Since the effects of bird strike when applied to certain parts of the aircraft 100 is more dangerous as compared with other parts, activated focusing system 200 may be executed in priority to certain parts of the aircraft 100 and their environment as compared with other areas. Such focusing can be implemented using a detector 210 (for example, by regulating the detection zone), the CPU 220 (for example, when analyzing information received), and an ink jet system 250 (for example, by arranging the inkjet nozzle system 250 accordingly).

[00137] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the processor 220 is further configured to analyze the information to determine the boundary potential damage that may be caused by birds engine aircraft 110 (or more engines 110) plane 100, and the selective activation processes Fluidics 250 on the results of the analysis In other embodiments, the processor 220 may also determine the boundary potential damage to other parts of the aircraft (eg, windshield, tail), a selective activation of the launch jet system 250, respectively.

[00138] Furthermore, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the processor 220 may be further configured to supply, according to the analysis (or even before, during and after the actual emission) signal, at least one external system (plane system and / or exterior of the aircraft system 100), indicating that the operation was jet system 250. such information may be affected, for example, on an airplane pilot decision 210 aircraft change course, to cancel the scheduled take-off and landing, as soon as possible, etc. It is noted that additional signals may be made independent of any specific emissions - for example, the detector 210 can detect a few birds in the vicinity of the aircraft 100, which do not represent a danger to the motor 110 of the aircraft. This information may also be useful to the pilot, who may decide to climb to a higher altitude at which the collision with birds is less likely.

[00139] Referring now to the spray system 250, capable of producing at a high pressure jet of a bird. Possible use of ink jet system 250 is shown schematically in Figure 3. As will be shown below, in accordance with various embodiments of the invention, the inkjet system 250 capable of producing jets of different quantity (e.g., one jet into several jets different times, multiple jets simultaneously in predetermined configurations, etc.) at different time modes , in various configurations, of different shape, intensity, etc.

[00140] Ink jet system 250 has one or more nozzles 252, which can be produced from the jet under high pressure. Each nozzle 252 is characterized by the presence of holes and the nozzle from which liquid is discharged in the form of high pressure jets. It should be noted that the size, shape, material efficiency, functionality, etc. may be different for different jet nozzles 252 audio system 250, and various system embodiment 200.

[00141] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a high-pressure jet is a jet of water. It should be noted that generally such a composition does not include water solutes in amounts providing a noticeable effect on the properties of water compared with pure water. This water can, for example be tap water or water from a common reservoir, it may enter - as an example of fresh water supply system 120 Aircraft 100.

[00142] According to other embodiments, high pressure jet may be composed of other liquid or gaseous substances, for example, from water (such water condemned above) with the addition of one or two materials (e.g., polymers), for example, to alter the physical characteristics of liquid or gaseous substances -. e.g., surface tension, etc. In other embodiments can be used other types of liquid or gaseous substances, for example, a combination of water and any other liquid or gas, various types of fluids.

[00143] Possible types of liquid or gaseous media for use in an ink jet system 250 is not limited to the examples presented above, but it should be noted that the use of water for the product of emissions in some embodiments, preferably, at least for the following reasons:

[00144] The water is fairly dense material with sufficient tension to substantially affect the trajectory of the birds.

[00145] Water is virtually harmless to engine 110 or other parts of the aircraft 100 - it should be noted that the motors 110 and other parts of the aircraft manufactured and tested the possibility of a large number of water standoff (in the rain, for example).

[00146] The water is not toxic and explosive, is considered to be the aviation regulatory authorities for the safe storage and use in airplanes without extra precautions.

[00147] The water there is on board the majority of commercial aircraft (especially applicable to passenger aircraft).

[00148] Still, it should be noted although the foregoing that the present invention is not limited in any way using only water emissions other liquid or gaseous substances (especially, though not necessarily, a liquid) may also be used - in addition to or instead of water.

[00149] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, at least one component of the ink jet system 250 is able to apply polymeric material (e.g., from storage polymeric material 258), which influences the change in the surface tension of water entering the water tank is used for emission of ink jet system, at least one reservoir 254 inkjet system. The polymeric material may be added to the water jet located in the tank system or at a later stage, immediately before ejection.

[00150] The desired position one go multiple high pressure jets towards the plane can vary in different cases, depending on factors such as (for example) the type of aircraft, the desired type and degree of protection involved the detection methods available emission capabilities (e.g. pressure, distance, volume), the type of threats (e.g., size and weight of the bird), and so forth.

[00151] Therefore, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various locations as described and illustrated below are examples only and that other locations - jet nozzles and / or other components of the system 200, such as ink jet system 250 and / or detector 210 - may also be used (in some cases, perhaps even more effective manner, with appropriate modifications).

[00152] It should be noted that, in various embodiments, each of the various possible locations on the aircraft, where the components of the ink jet system can be mounted, it may be advantageous for different scenarios / situations and therefore should be particularly emphasized that the examples locations - this It is merely examples which can be useful in some of these possible scenarios / cases.

[00153] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, at least one nozzle 252 ink jet system 250 is located in front of the aircraft 100 (e.g., conical or near the head). This configuration, an example of which is shown in 2F, provides a wide range of possible emission directions, for example, forward, side, up and down, and diagonal - forwards and backwards. Naturally, not all of these options necessarily used in each embodiment.

[00154] The location, at least one nozzle 252 in the vicinity of the front of the aircraft 100 may otlitsya its configuration in different embodiments, and may depend on various factors (such as, for example, discussed above, regarding the total ranking inkjet components system). For example, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the distance between the front of the nose plane 100 and the nozzle jet system 250 are used for ejecting high-pressure jet is less than 5% of the length plane 100 (the length measured between the front part of the aircraft nose 100, designated as A 2d, and the rear part of the plane 100, marked B in Figure 2D). Thus, when the length of the airplane Airbus A380-800, equal to 73 meters, such a nozzle can be located within about 3.5 m from the front of the nose. It should be noted that the distance can be measured as the projection on the longitudinal axis of the aircraft, connecting the front and rear end plane 100. In other embodiments, the front nozzle 252 ink jet system 250 may be positioned in front of the plane 100, but at a certain distance from its front - for example, at a distance of less than 10% (or 15%) than the front part of the aircraft 100. One skilled in the art will appreciate that these figures are given only as examples, and that the actual numbers to be adjusted with the system implementation.

[00155] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, both in the immediate vicinity of the aircraft component 100, which maximum is vulnerable in a collision with birds (or for which protection for any other reason desired at least one nozzle 252 and jet system 250 placed ) - so is the engine 110. this configuration, an example of which is shown in Figure 2D, allows production of high pressure jets towards the bird, which is in the vicinity of the said unsafe aircraft component 100. it should be noted that in some embodiments, such a nozzle 252 may be used to release high pressure jets to protect more than one sensitive component (e.g., two motors protection close to 110).

[00156] For example, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the distance between an aircraft wing and the nozzle 252 used for discharging a high-pressure jet is less than the distance between the nozzle and the front part of the nose of the airplane 100 and less than the distance between the nozzle 252 and the rear portion plane 100. Alternatively, the distance can be measured from the plane 100 of the engine 110 (instead of the wing).

[00157] For example, such nozzles 252 (one or more) can be placed directly into the design of the engine 110 on the wing bearing the motor 110 and / or 100 on the aircraft body, near the junction of the wing and frame. Discharging direction of the jets of the nozzles 252 may vary in different embodiments (and even for different nozzles 252 of one implementation) - for example, to a large extent forward largely, to the side, a largely upward or downward or diagonally.

[00158] However, in the case where the nozzle 252 (one or more) located near the motor 110, the direction of the jet discharged from the nozzle 252 may intersect the space in front of the engine, that is, the place where expected birds attack engine 110 (due to the high speed plane 100 as compared with the rate of birds). It should be noted that the direction of the jet discharged from the nozzle portion 252 may be perpendicular to the plane of the nozzle opening 252 (if generally flat), but this condition is not mandatory.

[00159] As mentioned above, the distance from the plane of the component to the nozzle 252 is designed to protect this component may be relatively small compared with the size of the entire aircraft 100. For example, the distance between such components (e.g., engine 110) plane 100 and the nozzle 252 which is used for the production of high pressure jets (or, according to another characteristic form of the projection of the distance on the longitudinal axis of the plane 100 that connects the front end plane 100 and the rear end plane 100 is denoted AB line in Figure 2D) is less than 5% the length of the aircraft 100, which is measured by - as mentioned above - between the front and rear end plane 100. Other relationships can also be used in some embodiments (for example, less than 1% of the length, the length is less than 3%, less than 10% of the length), or may applied in relation to other characterizes the size of the aircraft 100 (for example, less than 5% of the span of the wings of the aircraft 100).

[00160] It should be noted that the distance to the nozzle 252 from the protected sensitive component need not be small. Since it is expected that the speed of the aircraft 100 will be higher than that of either the nearby poultry (birds most speed not exceeding 20 meters per second (m · s^-1) Compared with a possible aircraft speed of 200 m · s^-1. Even the fastest bird with a plaque is less than half that rate) and, therefore, the birds can endanger the aircraft component when inside an imaginary conical surface relative to a small hole expanding from that object in the front of the plane. Therefore, the distance from the outermost point of the imaginary cone of the plane body 100 is not much larger than that of said object. If the trajectory of the cone is within the effective range of the jet of high pressure, in some embodiments, the nozzle 252 can be located much closer to the front of the aircraft 100 (e.g., much closer towards the plane body 100) and to continue to protect the component. For example, the nozzle 252 arranged mainly on the front part of the aircraft 100 (e.g., as described above) can release a jet of high pressure and hit the bird threatening engine of the aircraft 110, located on the wing.

[00161] Therefore, one skilled in the art will understand that the nozzle 252 in different configurations may be placed on different sides with respect to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft 100 (e.g., for a more efficient crossing the aforementioned cone, in which the birds can seriously threaten aircraft).

[00162] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the angle between the direction of emission of ink jet system 250 (at least, for example, one of its nozzle 252) of high pressure jets (or high pressure jet, if the system 200 may issue more than one high jet pressure) and the direction of motion of the aircraft 100 consistent lies between 80 ° and 100 °. This angle may be measured relative to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft 100. It should be noted that in this scenario, the angle between the plane and the imaginary line connecting the ends of the wings of an airplane, has to be very high (if necessary protection of the tail and other specific components). One skilled in the art will appreciate that these figures are given only as examples, and that the actual numbers to be adjusted with the system implementation.

[00163] It should be noted that the direction in which the high pressure jet are produced are not necessarily maintained throughout its movement. For example, the effect of wind resistance of the environment can lead to bending the high pressure jet during movement.

[00164] It should be noted that the measurement of the angle relative to the longitudinal axis or direction of the aircraft 100 consistent traffic may be significant in strong winds, and the directions may be different from each other.

[00165] With the configuration discussed above, the jet direction can largely be regarded as relatively perpendicular in relation to the successive movement of aircraft 100 (or, respectively, the longitudinal axis). In another embodiment, the angle between the direction of the high-pressure jet, which produces a jet system 250 and the serial movement direction of the aircraft 100 (or a different definition of its longitudinal axis) does not exceed 5 °. One skilled in the art will appreciate that the jet direction of the intermediate (substantially not perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and parallel to it, and located mainly diagonally) can also be used. Examples are discussed below.

[00166] In other configurations, the angle between the direction of emission of the jet of one or more nozzles jet system 250 may be different, for example, between 5 ° -10 °, between 10 ° -20 °, between 20 ° -30 °, between 30 ° - 40 °, between 40 ° -50 °, between 50 ° -60 °, between 60 ° -70 °, between 70 ° -80 °, and any combination thereof. One skilled in the art will appreciate that these figures are given only as examples, and that the actual numbers to be adjusted with the system implementation.

[00167] Release of a jet nozzle 252 need not be performed in the direction set in the manufacturing process or during takeoff. In some embodiments, the direction of ejection jets from one or more nozzles may be determined and installed in use - even in accordance with the received data.

[00168] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the processor 220 is able to choose the desired direction of emission of the jet on the analysis, with the configuration of at least one nozzle 252 is changed to a high pressure jet of manufacture in accordance with the desired direction of manufacture of the jet.

[00169] Change of direction of the jet of manufacture in accordance with the desired direction is determined by the processor 220 and can be implemented in various methods of the invention. For example, at least one component of the ink jet system 250 may be mechanically rotated or rotated otherwise, may be used to select between the different nozzles or holes nozzles (which may be used interchangeably), the shape of the hole, at least one nozzle can be appreciated, additional efforts (except inkjet) may be attached to the jet after its ejection from the ink jet nozzle by another component of the system 250 (e.g., by the distribution of air through which the aircraft flies 100).

[00170] It should be noted that there are many technical alternatives for producing high pressure jets, many of which are known in the art and can be readily implemented by those skilled in the art. For example, the release of the jet can be facilitated by the application of gas pressure, using one or more types of pumps, the application of mechanical pressure to the outlet water, etc.

[00171] In some embodiments, jet system 250 may include one or more containers jet system containing water (indicated by numeral 254), capable of storing water to be used for ejecting jet as necessary to those skilled in the art will appreciate they can also be used the equivalent capacitance, which can be stored in liquid or gaseous substances of different types if such liquid or gaseous substances (particularly liquid) are used.

[00172] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the inkjet system 250 is able to release the bird jet of high pressure, which is composed of water (or equivalent liquid or gaseous substance, as discussed above), of at least one vessel 254 inkjet system. Studying the information disclosed below, it should be understood that other embodiments of the invention involve the use of substances other than water, or in addition to water. It should also be borne in mind that the container 254 may be a capacity of the aircraft 100, or other subsystems, for example, if a liquid or gaseous substance used for the ink jet system, is stored in the plane 100, regardless of the system 200 (this is especially true for water, but it should be noted that other liquids and gases are also stored and are commonly used to perform many operations on the plane, and some of these gaseous or liquid substances may be used in other embodiments).

[00173] Even in the case of exclusion sharing containers and / or an inkjet system requires the use of specially dedicated containers, one or more containers jet system 254 and at least one external reservoir (for example, the commercial use of aircraft typically set water tank) can be attached by means of a hydraulic connection, which allows you to transfer liquid or gaseous substance contained in it (eg, water) between the inner and outer containers.

[00174] Figure 3, shows a detailed view of the container jet system 240 in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. It should be noted that, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, at least one vessel 254 ink jet system, full of water fluidly connected with a source of fresh water (indicated by the number 130) plane 110, at least during the first phase, between takeoff before activation inkjet system. It should be noted that the connection to fresh water supply system may be connected with the tank 132 of fresh water source 130, with a pipe for supplying fresh water 130, or with another component containing water, at least for some time. during the first stage.

[00175] Furthermore, it should be noted that the duration of the first stage may be different in different embodiments. For example, the hydraulic connection may be one-piece hydraulic connection, which opens into one or more relatively short pressure equalization period may be limited (e.g., by a crane) on the analysis results may depend on the command of the aircraft 100, etc. However, in accordance with this embodiment, it may be open at least during the period between launch and actuation.

[00176] It should be noted that at least some kinds of system 200, a hydraulic connection can be a single bond, - for example, by a pipe - in the sense that compression and decompression or other types of water pressure changes during passage through the hydraulic the connection is not implemented specifically for any of the major reasons. As shown in the examples below, the differential pressure between the vessels 254 and the ink jet system supplying fresh water source 130 may occur at a later stage - when the ink jet system capacity and power supply of fresh water is not hydraulically connected so as to implement the transfer of water between them. However, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the water pressure differential between any of the at least one tank jet system 254 and a source of fresh water 130 is less than 5% during such hydraulic connections.

[00177] It should be noted that the term "hydraulic system plane" or similar terms used herein are not directly related to the hydraulic system using the hydraulic energy of pressurized hydraulic fluid to actuate hydraulic components such as hydraulic motors, brakes plane and the like. These terms refer to the most in fluid systems in a broader sense, "consisting of or relating to liquid and gaseous substances." Similarly, the term "fluid connection" or similar terms refers to any connection, allowing the passage of liquid or gaseous substances, regardless of whether the connection is used for transmitting power. Hydraulic compound as used herein meaning, can be used, for example, any of communicating vessels (or containers), under atmospheric pressure freshwater system 130 aircraft.

[00178] It should be noted that in some embodiments, vessel 254 allocated for the ink jet system, may store the water (or other liquid or gaseous) without fluid communication with the aircraft hydraulic systems 100 (such as fresh water systems 130). One possible reason for preferences hydraulic connection of the hydraulic system of the airplane is no need for specially designed for this purpose liquids - which reduces the weight (it is an important factor in the air), and may even reduce the amount of ink jet system 250 (e.g., if a container 254 may be filled fresh water from the system 130 more than once).

[00179] The use of multiple containers jet system 254 may be desirable for various reasons. For example, different ink jet system vessel 254 may have different nozzles 252, particularly if the latter are arranged, in essence, ports at remote aircraft 100. Another reason may be that in some embodiments, each container 254 ink jet system can be used to release only one jet and, if necessary several jets in the jet, it is necessary to use several containers 254 inkjet system. Another reason could be the use of the previously described configurations.

[00180] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the release of liquid or gaseous substances (e.g., water) from one or more containers 254 inkjet system is achieved using a gas under high pressure. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, each of the at least one tank jet system 254 associated with a respective pressure vessel 256 containing high pressure gas. It should be noted that the compound is one which allows (or selectively allows - at some time) transfer of gas from the high pressure reservoir 256 to the corresponding container 254 inkjet system - but not necessarily includes mother transmission in the other direction (e.g., due to substantial pressure difference). The high pressure gas, according to the embodiment of the invention may provide at least a portion (and possibly all, and if nearly all) of pressure necessary to release a high pressure jet which includes the water tank 254 from the corresponding ink jet system.

[00181] The connection between the tanks 254 and 256 reservoirs with a gas can occur on one-to-one basis, with each container 254 is connected to a reservoir of gas 256 and vice versa, but it is not a prerequisite. In some embodiments, multiple reservoirs with gas 256 may be connected to a capacitance 254 (e.g., if it is necessary a lot of gas under high pressure), in other embodiments, multiple reservoirs 254 can be connected to a reservoir of gas 256 (for example, if the release of multiple containers - in case of arrangement of nozzles in various parts of aircraft 100 - advisable). The combination of these two configurations can also be used.

[00182] The gas pressure in one or more gas reservoirs 256 may vary in different embodiments. For example, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, each high-pressure reservoir 256 may contain a gas at a pressure of 9,000 to 10,000 pounds per square inch (PSI). In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, at least one of the one or more high pressure tanks 256 may contain gas under pressure greater than 1,000 pounds per square inch (PSI). Those skilled in the art will recognize that other ranges of pressure (e.g., 3000-5000 PSI, 5000-9000 PSI, etc.) can also be used, depending on the system parameters 200 and 100 and the plane of the working characteristics required ( for example, required for the effective distance of the jet, ejection length and others.).

[00183] Now we should consider security concerns. Gas storage under such a high pressure on board commercial aircraft can be considered as hazardous. There are different types of precautionary measures to be taken to reduce this hazard, many of which are known in the industry. For example, gas tanks 256 themselves may be tanks that do not explode when excessively high pressure, moreover, control is performed cracks and possible leakage of gas (for substances which are in gaseous state and liquid). Another example precaution is placing tanks under high pressure 256, in areas where problems with them may cause minimal damage (e.g., away from the vital components of aircraft 100 and from people on board) and / or in places where environmental conditions safer for the storage of gas under high pressure (for example in cold locations, in areas less prone to mechanical influences.).

[00184] Taking the necessary precautions should be noted that for use in liquid and gas under pressure (especially gaseous) is an alternative - the use of pumps or compressors of high pressure tanks instead of (or in the discharge gas tanks, if necessary). In this connection it should be noted that where treated under high pressure tanks 256 may alternatively use one or more pumps or compressors to increase liquid or gaseous pressure instead of gas equivalent to the high pressure tanks 256.

[00185] For emission of gaseous and liquid substances can use means other than the application stored under high pressure gases 1256. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, increasing the gas pressure can be carried on board the aircraft, for example, by a compressor using explosive substances, etc. For example, the ink jet system at operation signal may be transmitted to the device high-pressure jet gas supply system 250 in which the igniter starts to fast chemical reaction for the production of high-pressure gas (e.g., N2 nitrogen). The reaction may include fuel, or the ignition energy of the explosive.

[00186] The initiation of a chemical reaction can be followed by punching the fence that separates (before its destruction) of high-pressure gas supply device and the corresponding capacity in 1254 inkjet system - though in this fence is not always necessary. Increasing the gas pressure, thus according to the type of the invention may provide at least a portion (or perhaps all or almost all) the pressure required for ejecting high pressure water jet from a corresponding container 1254 ink jet system.

[00187] Referring again to the connection between any of the containers jet system 254 and gas tank 256, it should be noted that, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, any permitting gas supply connection between each of the at least one tank jet system 254 and respective pressure vessel 256 (i.e., the tank 256 connected with said tank 254, for example, such as described above) is blocked during the first step (which is a step (e.g., using a crane or exploding tube 266), during which allowed connection to the water capacity between 254 and 130 freshwater system allows the transfer of water - if such a connection really implemented).

[00188] Generally, in some embodiments, the transmission high-pressure gas into the container 254 is prevented at the instant the hydraulic connection tank with fresh water system 130 Aircraft 100 (or other hydraulic system), for example, to protect the fresh water system 130 High pressure is not intended for this system, and in order to concentrate the high pressure towards the outlet nozzle 252 connected through a jet system 250, and not waste through undesirable and inefficient distribution in the space in the aircraft and its hydraulic system.

[00189] In some embodiments, any hydraulic connection between each of the at least one tank 254 and fresh water supply system 130 to the aircraft 100 is blocked by the high pressure jet ejection and ejection process. Thus the hydraulic connection between at least one tank jet system 254 and fresh water supply system 130 may be, for example, valve 264.

[00190] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, it is blocked by the compound can be selectively opened by command processor 220. Such a command may be given directly to the discharge - for example, the results of analysis of the obtained information, which indicates the presence of the bird and can be It is given regardless of the detection (or even substantially before it), for example, after filling the containers 256 of sufficient ink jet system. Note that such locking can be effected again in some embodiments, but this is not mandatory. Furthermore, in some embodiments, where multiple high-pressure tanks 256 are connected to one (or more) ink jet system 256 - it should be noted that these compounds are not necessarily all open simultaneously, and that some of the compounds may be blocked, while others open.

[00191] When the locking between the tank with high pressure gas, and corresponding capacitance 254 is removed, the pressure in the container 254 is substantially increased. For convenience, this pressure is maintained (perhaps even increased, by connecting additional tanks 256) before being discharged, for example, not allowing the connection to allow the transfer of liquid and gaseous substances in large spaces with low pressure (especially space plane or the open air, which, as generally are substantially at atmospheric pressure).

[00192] In this embodiment, one skilled in the art will recognize that the appearance of hole in the nozzle 252 of the inkjet system 250 (or the connection hole such as a supplementary valve 262 between the nozzle 252 and the container 254 to which it is attached) - the outer side of which is at a lower pressure (eg atmospheric pressure) - would result in the release of high pressure jet from said nozzle (assuming that the orifice of the nozzle is not very large). Dimensions of nozzle openings 252 in the various embodiments of system 200 may vary, but are usually less than 1 or 2 cm and may have an effective size of a few millimeters (mm), for example 1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm, etc. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, all the nozzle holes 252 used to discharge jets of high-pressure jet system 250 is less than 5 mm larger size. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, any size of nozzle holes, an ink jet system 250 is used to discharge a high-pressure jet does not exceed 4 mm.

[00193] It should be noted that the size of the holes, at least one nozzle can significantly exceed 4 mm. Consider an example where, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention has an elongated hole shape and length, for example, greater than 1 cm, the width of the holes equal to 1 mm. In another example, the nozzle hole size may substantially exceed 4 mm (e.g., 1 cm in diameter of a rectangle of 10 mm × 5²), Thus selectively opening may be covered to varying degrees to match the gate.

[00194] It should be noted that in some embodiments - for different reasons - one jet may be discharged from multiple nozzles 252 (connected to a tank 254, or more than one vessel). In these embodiments (although not necessarily in these cases), the nozzle openings 252 of the ink jet system 250 may be sub-millimeter.

[00195] The size of the nozzle holes is one of the factors influencing the effective distance fired high-pressure jet. Another factor is the number of nozzles 252 involved in the release of the jet, as well as the geometry of these nozzles 252 (particularly their openings, but not necessarily exclusively). Another factor affecting the effective distance of the jet issued, pressure is released the liquid or gaseous substances, and hydraulic efficiency of the hydraulic system used to transfer liquid or gaseous substances from the tank 254 to the nozzle 256. Other significant factors include, among other things, the properties of the released liquid or gaseous agents such as viscosity, surface tension, density, etc. as well as aircraft dynamic parameters such as speed. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that this list is not exhausted significant influences and they are provided for illustrative purposes.

[00196] Those skilled in the art will also recognize that the effective length of high pressure jets can be measured in different ways. The effectiveness of this jet is primarily dependent on the desired effect - which may be different in different embodiments. The main goal of reducing aircraft 100 damage from collisions with birds can be achieved using one or more high pressure jets in different directions. For example, a spray may be used to flush the birds to prevent a collision with a bird or a plane to transfer the collision space in the less sensitive part of the aircraft. Another way to attain the main goal is the fragmentation using jet birds - to obtain a plurality of fragments of relatively small size (compared with the whole bird), is much less dangerous for aircraft. Possible to use a combination of these effects.

[00197] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, system 250 is capable of jetting the high-pressure jet to release at an effective distance of at least 3.5 m (3.5 m) of at least one jet nozzle 252 system. Other effective distance may be determined in various ways and various systems 200, for example, 2 m, 5 m, 7 m, 10 m, 15 m, 20 m, and even higher, especially for relatively large aircraft.

[00198] As mentioned above, the effective distance may be determined in various ways - for example, depending on the aircraft component 100, the protected stream. For example, according to one definition, the defeat of the birds high-pressure jet from a distance, the smaller the effective distance, resulting in fending off birds from an aircraft engine (or additionally, or alternatively, to the fragmentation of the birds).

[00199] In various embodiments and depending - among other parameters - the characteristics of the high-pressure jet - bird damage (the weight of which, for example, greater than 3 kg), may cause movement of the bird at a distance of about 4 m from the airframe

[00200] In accordance with another group definitions, the effective distance may be determined by the hydrodynamic characteristics of the high pressure jet. For example, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, at any distance less than the effective water velocity (or speed of a liquid or gaseous substance applied if another substance) in the core of the high pressure jets is above 50 m / s¹ (Or another threshold speed in other embodiments, for example, 30 m / s, 70 m / s, 90 m / s and 150 m / s, etc.).

[00201] It should be noted that the high-pressure jets of the kernel does not have to be in the center and / or the axis of symmetry (if available). The core can be in the place of the trajectory of the jet, where most of the charge flows of liquid or gaseous substances. In some embodiments, for example, most high-pressure jet center (or even a place path comprising the center) can not be part of high-pressure jets, in which the flow is more dynamic (at least in some parts along the course of the high-pressure jet) and in this case it is assumed that the nucleus is the site of a trajectory that is not fully includes the center of the jet.

[00202] In another example, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, at any distance, less efficient, the rate of water (or liquid or gaseous substance applied if another substance) in the core of the high-pressure jet is 280 ms^-1 (For example between 250 ms^-1 and 300 ms^-1).

[00203] It should be noted that in order to drive the bird 10 from the plane 100 (or, at least, from the engine 110 or other highly vulnerable components) must be transmitted sufficient kinetic energy from high-pressure jet to the bird, improving momentum in the direction from an airplane. Kinetic energy also be transmitted bird to separate it into parts, in accordance with some embodiments of the invention.

[00204] Based on the above, it should be noted that in such embodiments, a stop or slow bird 10 with respect to the plane 100 is not required and operation is not achieved the system 200. In contrast, in some embodiments, and in some cases release high pressure jet may even lead to an increased rate of poultry 10 relative to the aircraft 100. Obviously, the processor 220 may be configured to determine the activation parameters enabling such actions coherent system.

[00205] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, jet system 250 may be capable of producing a high pressure jet for the bird to bird transmission of kinetic energy. In accordance with one embodiment, inkjet system 250 is capable of increasing kinetic energy of a high pressure discharge poultry jet bird. Obviously, the processor 220 may be configured to determine the activation parameters enabling such actions coherent system.

[00206] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, jet system 250 may be capable of producing a high pressure jet at the bird 10 by striking the bird at an angle not less than 40 ° from the axis perpendicular to the sequential movement of the bird relative to the aircraft during the impact . Beat at such an angle can result in the efficient transfer of kinetic energy of a high pressure jet of the bird 10 from the aircraft 100 and / or to the separation of poultry into parts thereof.

[00207] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, during at least part of the time of impact on the bird 10 the high-pressure jet blasting system 250 strikes the bird 10, the high pressure jet at an angle less than 20 ° from the previously defined axis, and even at an angle less than 5 ° (if not directly parallel to that axis).

[00208] One of the important parameters that may affect the effective range of high pressure jets (and its other properties such as effective power, duration, etc.) is the number of the discharged water (or other liquid or gaseous material to emissions ). In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the inkjet system 250 capable of producing a high pressure stream containing 30 to 150 liters of water (or other liquid or gaseous substance, which jet system is used, particularly liquid). The amount of water which is in the jet, in some embodiments, may correspond to the lower end of this range (e.g., 30-50 liters), and can be from the middle and high end of the range (e.g., 50-100 or 100-150 liters). One skilled in the art will appreciate that in some embodiments, the amount used for ejecting high pressure water jet may exceed 150 liters or less than 30 liters. One skilled in the art will appreciate that these figures are given only as examples, and that the actual numbers to be adjusted with the system implementation.

[00209] Obviously, various jet emitted by a single jet system 250 optionally consume the same amount of water - for example, under control of the processor 220 as a result of different geometry or mechanical characteristics of various portions jet system (for example, various types of nozzles) or unstable time state of the system ( for example, the amount of water available in the system of fresh water 130).

[00210] In addition, not all the water consumption for the emission of high pressure jets can actually be part of the jet (e.g., due to loss), the stream may also contain other materials than water (for example, compressed gas, additional polymers. ).

[00211] The duration of each of the at least one high-pressure jet is also determined by various factors, among which are discussed above (for example, compressed gas, the amount of discharged liquid, the geometry of the nozzle) and different duration of emission in different embodiments, .

[00212] For example, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, any high pressure jet issued jet system 250, it has an effective duration of less than 20 milliseconds. Similarly, the effective distance of the jet, it is evident that the effective duration can be measured in various ways. As noted above, the effectiveness of the jet depends mainly on the desired effect - which may be different in different embodiments. For example, an effective duration of release can be defined as the time interval during which the speed of the water (or an equivalent rate of liquid or gaseous substances to be used for output) in a high pressure jet core exceeds 50% of the maximum rate of release in the nucleus. However, it should be understood to those skilled in the art that also other definitions may apply. For example, another definition of the effective length of the jet can be a gap of time during which the jet is used to achieve a particular purpose for the desired effective distance (e.g., 3.5 m). An example of such a definition could include: a bird strike on the high-pressure jet from a distance, the smaller the effective distance and effective for the duration of the birds led to the stripping of the engine of the aircraft 110 100 (or other components).

[00213] As mentioned above - in some embodiments, jet system 250 may produce multiple high pressure jets - at different times and / or substantially simultaneously. The release of several jets can be used for different ends, such as - loss of several birds at different times, with a wide coverage area (for example, by the ejection of jets of the "veil", as shown in the 2F), to counteract a flock of birds, etc. . It is therefore evident that the processor 220 may further be configured in some embodiments to determine the activation parameters plurality of nozzles jet system.

[00214] As discussed above, some examples of parameters of activation which may be determined by processor 220 in various embodiments (for example, according to the analysis information received from the information plane, conditions of the system 200, and any combination thereof) are given direction release; determining one or more nozzles, which will participate in the release; amount and duration of emissions; water and / or the pressure of the high pressure jet; preliminary actions that should be carried out before release.

[00215] An example of an operation where the processor 220 can determine the activation parameters for multiple high pressure jets, the aircraft is meeting with a flock of 100 birds. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the processor 220 may be further configured to determine the activation parameters of several emission in response to detection information received from at least one detector 210 indicative of the number of birds, at least partially being simultaneously.

[00216] As mentioned above, the release of multiple streams may be implemented - if any, take place - at different times, or at least partially simultaneously. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the inkjet system 250 capable of producing a high pressure jet simultaneously from several nozzles 252, of which at least one is directed at the bird. If you are using the release of the jets in the form of the veil - a configuration of this type requires, at least partly, simultaneous release, and the distance between the jets located within the area (eg, a cross-section already referred to an imaginary truncated cone in front of the engine 110) is small enough to achieve a sufficiently high probability that the a bird intersecting coverage area. Obviously - the closer to each other jets intersect coverage area, the higher the probability of hitting the bird, but the cost in terms of energy, the applicable liquid or gaseous substances and the complexity of the system is also higher.

[00217] Using the configuration curtain reduces or reduces the need for implementation of the decisions related to the management stream (for example, 252 nozzles control as such). It should be noted that even if there is realized the configuration corresponding to use solutions of the "veil" is not necessarily all of the nozzles 252 need to be involved in such a configuration, in all cases, the emission of jets (thus achieving a wide front cover possible); in other cases, only one or more nozzles may be used for the production of jets. Even if only one jet is necessary to control the still reduced since there is a wide range of possible nozzles 252 that may be used for this ejection.

[00218] It should be noted that in addition to the impact on birds, activation ink jet system may have various possible actions on the aircraft 100 in various embodiments. For example, depending on the shape and weight distribution of the aircraft 100, and the vector and location of high pressure jet, the jet can affect the release of the driving force of the aircraft 100. For example, jet ejection from the aircraft nose cone 100 may lead to greater interference plane 100 compared to a similar release of jet aircraft body portion 100 which is closer to the screw.

[00219] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the effect of activation of ink jet system 250 on flight characteristics of the aircraft are invisible to the aircraft on board 100 people (for pilot, crew, passengers). In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the effect of activation of ink jet system 250 does not require compensation by the aircraft 100 flight control surfaces.

[00220] Regardless of the sensitivity of the pilot or the aircraft exposed to the ink jet system, the system 200 may generate a signal intended to the pilot and / or aircraft system 100. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the processor 220 is further configured to supply, according to the analysis, signal to the external system indicating that the operation was an ink jet system (in this case, it should be borne in mind that the notification should be pilot using the aircraft engine associated with the system 200, rather than directly by the system 200).

[00221] Figure 4A-4C illustrate various possible types of jets that can be manufactured jet system 250, in accordance with various bubbled embodiments. It can be noted that the number and shape of the nozzles 252 used to release high pressure jets to affect the shape of the jets.

[00222] Figure 5A shows a method 500 for reducing aircraft damage from collisions with birds in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. Referring to the examples given in the previous figures, it should be noted that the method 500 may be used system type system 200. It should be noted that the various embodiments are discussed in connection with system 200 can be easily implemented by those skilled in the art, as well as and the implementation of a method 500 (and vice versa), even if they are not specifically designed.

[00223] Method 500 can begin with step 510, one or more activation systems designed to reduce damage caused by aircraft collision with birds (e.g., by performing at least one process step 500). Activation, in particular, may include activation system for reducing damage to an aircraft collision with birds. Referring to the examples given in previous figures, stage 510 may be implemented system the type of system 200. Step 510 can include, for example, the initiation of such a system, changing the activity state of the system, etc. A more detailed discussion of the implementation stage 510 is shown in Figure 5B.

[00224] Method 500 may include step 520 to scan one or more areas of the environment plane, at least one detector. It should be noted that, in accordance with some embodiments of the invention, at least one of the detectors participating in the scanning in step 520, is installed on the airplane, and that in many embodiments (although this is not mandatory), all except one or more detectors involved in the scanning in step 520, installed on the aircraft. Referring to the examples given in previous figures, stage 520 may be performed by one or more detectors such as detectors 210.

[00225] It should be noted that at step 520, scanning can be performed in various ways, for example, depending on the characteristics of the detector, performing the scanning. For example, scanning may be performed with a scanning beam (e.g., optical, acoustical), which is relatively narrow (compared to the bulk angle implied domain detection of the detector with respect to the detector location) which scans across the detection zones (such as LIDAR detector). In other embodiments, the scanning can be performed primary detector covering a fixed area (for example, a video camera or infrared camera), etc. Note that when using multiple detectors, the detection zone (also called the "action zone") of different detectors may - but not necessarily - overlap.

[00226] It should be noted that not necessarily produce an active scan all aircraft environmental detectors (or any detector) all the time. For example, the method 500 may include activation of a relatively accurate detection (for example, with a very high spatial and / or temporal resolution) on the results obtained from another detector (eg, having a greater range of survey and less energy requirements). For example, the method 500 may include the step of selectively activating (and / or deactivation) of one or more detectors involved in scanning - for example, the command of the pilot, and control aircraft systems airfield or the like, and / or depending on the state of the ink jet system, detectors, and et al. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention method 500 can include supplying external aircraft system signal indicating that occurred actuation ink jet system, wherein the signal feed is performed after the analysis.

[00227] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the scanning performance of step 520 may depend on the results of step 521, if the necessary conditions are satisfied for the scan. For example, the determination in step 521 may comprise determining whether the conditions are fulfilled, relating to one of the aforementioned parameters (e.g., the command has been received, the system is not functioning jet, etc.). Determination in step 521 may also include, for example, by greater than if, while scanning in step 520 the aircraft speed threshold speed (for example, which characterizes the state of flight, compared to riding in a taxi) is performed only if the speed of the aircraft exceeds this minimum threshold speed.

[00228] It should be noted that the verification of any of the above conditions and states may be performed directly (e.g., measuring the water level in the reservoir ink jet system) or indirectly (e.g., evaluation of the height by the ambient air pressure).

[00229] It should be noted that, in various embodiments, scanning may be a long process steps of step 500. In most expected conditions poultry detection can occur within a few seconds up to a maximum moment and duration of the flight may be greater than one hour. Depending on the embodiment, scanning can continue until the detection (e.g., for further information for the product ejection jet and / or to search for other birds), and even after the detection of one or more birds, such as in step 530. Continuing detecting step may not be necessary, for example if a system using the method 500 has sufficient resources only for the treatment of one case of poultry detection - or after detection of the remaining resources are not sufficient for the jet ejection of the work (even if the system can process more than one occasion).

[00230] Method 500 can include poultry detection step 530 in the vicinity of the aircraft, at least one detector, which is in accordance with one embodiment of the invention the detection in step 530 can include detecting at least one detector set by plane. Referring to the examples given in the previous figures, it should be noted that the method 530 may involve one or more detectors 210. It should be noted that the detection does not necessarily mean that the detector has discovered bird inquires any way of this. The detector in this situation can continue to provide information on the results of the scan, but provided enough information to another device (eg, processor type processor 220) has determined that the object is detected. Obviously, in other embodiments, the detector may be at least partially analyzing the information it generates, and to determine whether to change its status in its results (e.g., notifying another device such as an external processor, by changing the type of information it transmits such subject by changing the scanning state and the other.).

[00231] One skilled in the art will appreciate that a computerized objects may follow predetermined rules, intended to ensure the proper reaction (e.g., in the form of jets of water release) when detecting bird. Such rules do not necessarily require any component of the system was aware of the discovery of the birds, they require only that the system as a whole could properly respond to such situations.

[00232] Additional process step 540 includes generating 500 obtained information indicating the movement of the birds. It should be noted that the detected information is generated in step 540 may include any combination of a wide range of parameters in various embodiments. For example, information about detection can include information relating to one or more parameters, including: the current location of the birds (especially with respect to the plane), the expected future location bird relative velocity poultry size poultry, etc. In case of several. birds, the detection information related to each detected separately bird.

[00233] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the generation step 540 may include generating the information detected by the detector mounted on the plane (detected bird), but this condition is not mandatory. The generation can be the generation of information about the detector is detected, removed from the aircraft (for example, located on a different plane or on the ground). In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, step 540 may be replaced by a step of obtaining information about the detection, indicating the presence of birds, from remote from the system plane, and the detector has discovered bird also be removed from the aircraft (for example, located on another plane or on the ground). Referring to the examples given in the previous figures, it should be noted that step 540 may be performed by the detector 210, the detector type.

[00234] Note that the information about the detection that indicates the movement of poultry is not necessarily distinguishing - without appropriate treatment - from the other information provided by the detector (for example, the scanning information as such). While, as in some embodiments, the detector can provide information directly related to the bird movement (e.g., the approximate location and direction of movement), it does not always correspond to reality, and in other embodiments, parameters such movements may be obtained by treating information with another device.

[00235] Method 500 may also include a step 550 of analyzing information. Referring to the examples given in the previous figures, it should be noted that step 550 may be performed by a processor, such as processor 220. The analysis information part can be detected, further analysis of information provided on a regular basis one or more detectors. information on detection analysis can also be targeted analysis of high relevance (such as when an object is detected) - which may be beyond any serial analyzes.

[00236] The analysis can take different forms in different embodiments. It may include the definition of the parameter values ​​according to the analysis provided by the detector information (such as kinetic parameters, previously unknown, the parameters relating to the following streams of emissions and others.), Determining whether the thresholds are crossed (eg, a bird in the immediate vicinity is to plane), and so on.

[00237] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, further analysis may include an analysis of the additional information for determining the boundary potential damage that may be caused by birds aircraft engine (or other sensitive its component). Defining the boundary potential damage can be associated only with the kinetic parameters (which, for example, help to assess the probability of hitting a bird on the engine) and may take place in response to the additional parameters (for example, potential damage may depend on the size of the bird, the operating state of the engine, and so on. d.).

[00238] The method 500 includes a step 560 (which may be followed by step 550 in embodiments where this step is used) selectively jet start system installed on the airplane, with the release of the high pressure jet on the bird. In embodiments of the invention, which is implemented in the analysis of information obtained from the detector, the selective ink jet system start with the release of high pressure jet, the assay is performed. Referring to the examples given in the previous figures, it should be noted that step 560 may be performed by the processor 220. The processor type should also be noted that step 560 may be implemented using the same processors which are involved in carrying out step 550, but this is not It is mandatory. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention comprises an autonomous sampling start activation inkjet system without receiving a command from the external system.

[00239] It should be noted that sampling start can be made on the results of determination are made whether these or other conditions as disclosed in Example 561 step (which may be part of step 560) determining whether a predetermined threshold for coating damage is crossed. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various conditions can be applied in this case.

[00240] It is noted that selective activation may occur in response to other events that are not necessarily related to the detection result of the analysis information. For example, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the selective activation may occur in accordance with the time information with height information, in accordance with the recommendations of another system, etc. In a typical implementation of a selective actuation may include regular sampling operation inkjet system with the release of high-pressure jet when flying an aircraft through the area, or at altitudes where a collision with birds.

[00241] During step 560 may follow step 590 the release of high pressure jet at the bird. Referring to the examples given in the previous figures, it should be noted that step 590 may be performed by the ink jet type ink jet system, the system 250 - and / or a component of the system. It should also be noted that the ejection of jets of step 590 generally occurs jet launching system in step 560.

[00242] As can be understood from the examples offered associated with the system 200, in various embodiments - and in particular the various plans of action - a high-pressure jet ejection may take various forms. For example, in some embodiments, can be disposed of more high pressure jets - simultaneously or sequentially in response to the start jet system in step 560.

[00243] In some embodiments, after step 590 may follow step 580 inkjet modifying the physical state of the system from which a high pressure jet is produced. It should be noted that, in various embodiments, the modification takes place in different ways. Various physical conditions may be modified, for example, by modifying one or more ink jet nozzles of the system by changing the pressure in one or more containers, the opening degree of the tap change by changing the electric power supply circuit, etc. One skilled in the art can appreciate that the method 500 may also include non-physical modification of the ink jet system state - for example, modification of the logic state of one of the logical components. Such modification can be performed according to the physical modification (e.g., from 1 to 0 may be changed when the valve is closed, the corresponding characteristic logical component), but this condition is not mandatory.

[00244] It should also be noted that although a physical modification (and / or non-physical) state shown in step 580 after step 550 the analysis does not necessarily conduct step 580 after step 550, and / or as a reaction of it is not.

[00245] Step 580 may follow step 570 after determining the value of at least one parameter of one or more systems that can reduce aircraft damage from collision with birds (e.g., by performing at least one process step 500). In particular, step 570 may include determining values ​​for at least one parameter of the ink jet system used in step 590. Referring to the examples given in the previous figures, it should be noted that step 570 may be performed by a processor such as processor 220. It should be noted that step 570 need not be executed by a processor, step 550 generating analysis.

[00246] It should also be noted that although the determination of step 570 is shown after the analysis stage 550 is not necessarily performing step 570 after step 550, and / or as a reaction of it is not. However, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the determination in step 570 may be performed depending on at least one result of step 550. Modifying step 580 may be performed depending on at least one result of step 570, but this condition is not mandatory.

[00247] For example, step 570 may include determining the desired direction of inkjet ejection in accordance with the results of analysis, step 580 may include a configuration modification, at least one nozzle used for ejecting high pressure jet, before being discharged, with a configuration modification is performed in accordance with the desired direction, specific embodiment, typically in step 570.

[00248] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method 500 may include (e.g., as part of step 570), determination of parameters activation jet system in response to the indicative data environment, indicating at least one physical environmental condition of the aircraft.

[00249] In accordance with one embodiment, method 500 may include determining a plurality of parameters activation system inkjet nozzles.

[00250] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method 500 may include (e.g., as part of step 570) defining a plurality of nozzles activation parameters jet system in response to detection information received from the detector indicating the number of birds that are simultaneously as at least partially.

[00251] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, actuation ink jet system may include release of a high pressure jet for poultry from at least one nozzle located in such a manner that the distance between an aircraft wing and the nozzle is less than the distance between the nozzle and the front aircraft nose part and smaller than the distance between the nozzle and the rear portion of the aircraft.

[00252] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the release may include release of a jet of high pressure on the poultry from at least one nozzle located in such a manner that the distance between the front of the aircraft nose and the nozzle is less than 5% of the length of the aircraft measured from the front of the aircraft nose and the back of the aircraft.

[00253] Various other possible embodiments of the jet will be discussed in detail stage due to 5C.

[00254] In connection with steps 520, 530 and 540 should be noted that, in various embodiments, to perform one or more steps may be used various types of detectors. For example, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the detection step 530 may include detecting a bird and a detector, which is a laser radar (LIDAR) capable of emitting laser pulses and to detect the bird by detecting light reflected from the bird. Some of the other types mentioned in connection with the detector system 200, 210 may be used for steps 520, 530 and / or 540. These include, for example, radar, video sensor, infrared sensor, and others.

[00255] Figure 5B shows the different possible steps which can be implemented as part of step 510, one or more activation systems in accordance with various embodiments. It should be noted that although the steps of 511-514 are shown as part of step 510, these steps are not necessarily carried out simultaneously with this step and, in some embodiments, these steps may be performed before, after, and / or independently.

[00256] In accordance with one embodiment, method 500 can include the step 511 to alert one or more systems that can reduce the damage to the aircraft from colliding with the birds (e.g., by performing at least one of the method 500 steps) . Step 511 alerting may be performed, for example - or in the preparation of takeoff or landing. Some action plans that can be part of the verification of the order (for example, how to check if pre-flight planning and / or checking procedures before boarding), and / or can be performed automatically - for example as part of the automatic sequence of actions before take-off and / or landing. It should be noted that these systems off (one or more) may be performed in a similar manner. It should be noted that the pilot (or other external system aircraft) may have backup switch which provides control over activation / driving condition alert system implementing the method 500 or at least one of these stages.

[00257] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method 500 may include step 512 of testing the working condition of one or more systems that can reduce the damage to the aircraft from colliding with the birds (e.g., by performing at least one process step 500). Testing can be self-test, but this condition is not mandatory. It should be noted that for different test results can be implemented by various reaction - for example, a signal feed, conditions change, etc. components.

[00258] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method 500 may include aircraft management step 513 of one or more aircraft engines. These resources may be, for example, a source of electricity, water or other liquid or gaseous substances to eject high-pressure jets, communications and others. Implemented control may be varying degrees in different embodiments, and may include, for example, a hydraulic connection to the fresh source water jet for filling containers inkjet system.

[00259] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method 500 may include step 514 selectively initiating termination activation jet system in response to the received location information, which indicates the location of the aircraft. This can be used, for example, to selectively prevent actuation ink jet system at low altitudes, airports, etc.

[00260] Figure 5C shows the different possible steps which can be implemented as part of step 590 eject high pressure jet for poultry, in accordance with various embodiments. It should be noted that although the steps of 591-596 are shown as part of step 590, these steps are not necessarily carried out simultaneously with step 590, in some embodiments, these steps may be performed before, after, and / or independently.

[00261] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method 500 may include a high pressure jet at the ejection stage of the bird 591 using water from at least one water tank with an ink jet system.

[00262] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, step 591 may comprise bird jet ejection under high pressure using water from at least one tank with water jet system is hydraulically connected to the aircraft fresh water source of at least during the first stage, between aircraft takeoff to trigger ink jet system, wherein the coefficient of relationship between the water pressure in one of the at least one capacity ink-jet system and the water pressure in the fresh water source is less than 1 to 2 during such hydraulic connection ( for example, if water pressure in the source of fresh water equal to about one atmosphere, the water pressure in one of the at least one capacity ink-jet system in accordance with an embodiment of the invention).

[00263] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, step 591 may comprise bird jet ejection stage 592 under high pressure using water from at least one tank with water jet system associated with the respective pressure vessel, which contains high pressure gas (for example, at a pressure greater than 1,000 pounds per square inch (PSI)). In accordance with this embodiment, the method 500 may further include a locking step 593 any permitting transfer of gas connection between each of the at least one capacity ink-jet system, and accordingly the pressure vessel during a first period; and a step of selectively opening 594 at any of at least one compound allowing the transfer of gas on command (for example, a given processor executing the analysis step 550).

[00264] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method 500 may include step 595 blocking any hydraulic connection between each of the at least one capacity ink-jet system and fresh water source plane before release of high pressure jet and during this ejection.

[00265] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, step 590 may be part of a step of simultaneous emission of high pressure jets multiple nozzles, of which at least one jet is ejected by the bird.

[00266] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method 500 may include the step of applying the polymer material 596, which is characterized by changes in the surface tension properties of water tanks in jet system thus step 596 is executed to release high pressure jets.

[00267] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the release may include a high-pressure jet ejection in such a direction that the angle between the direction of the jet issued and consistent movement plane does not exceed 5 °. In other configurations, the release may include a high pressure jet ejection for a bird in a direction such that the angle between the direction of the jet issued and consistent movement plane may be different - for example, between 5 ° -10 °, between 10 ° -20 °, between 20 ° - 30 °, between 30 ° -40 °, between 40 ° -50 °, between 50 ° -60 °, between 60 ° -70 °, between 70 ° -80 °, and any combination thereof.

[00268] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the release may include a high-pressure jet ejection for a bird in a direction such that the angle between the direction of the jet issued and consistent movement plane can be between 80 ° and 100 °. This angle can also be measured relative to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft. Note that in this case the angle between the direction of emission and the imaginary line connecting the ends of the wings of an airplane should not be very high (if the tail is not required protection or other component). It should be noted that the measurement of the angle relative to the longitudinal axis or direction of movement to the serial aircraft typically has a value only when the wind is strong, with such directions may differ from one another.

[00269] In various embodiments, method 500, one or more high-pressure jets can be produced in various plants and / or physical characteristics. For example, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the release may include the release of high pressure jet at the effective minimum distance of 3.5 meters from the at least one nozzle, wherein the lesion bird high pressure jet at a distance less than the effective distance leads to the removal of poultry from the aircraft engine. Obviously, other effective distance (for example, in the above example, with regard to system 200) may be used in other implementations, process 500.

[00270] Furthermore, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the release may include a high-pressure jet emission at the effective distance is not less than 3.5 meters from the at least one nozzle, wherein, at any distance less than the effective speed a core of high pressure water jets exceed 50 meters per second.

[00271] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the release may include a high-pressure jet ejection consuming between 30 and 150 liters of the discharged liquid (e.g. water or water with additives). Obviously, in other embodiments other numbers needed discharged liquid.

[00272] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the release may include release of at least one high pressure jet so that each jet of high pressure issued from the ink jet system for an airplane flight, is produced with an effective duration of less than 20 milliseconds, with an effective duration of a discharge duration during which the velocity of the water in the high pressure jet core exceeds 50% maximum water velocity during this ejection.

[00273] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the release may include a high-pressure jet ejection, wherein the hole size of any nozzle used ink jet system for ejecting a high-pressure jet does not exceed 4 mm. Obviously, in other embodiments, other sizes can be used, such as in the example above with regard to system 200.

[00274] Turning to the system 200, it should be noted that although the system 200 may operate as a whole and designed as a single product, in some embodiments such a system may be an association or other combination of the various systems and subsystems that can be designed, manufactured and / or installed independently. For example, a known level detector may be implemented in some embodiments, a detector that provides information - and this detector can be even a detector which already exists in a plane.

[00275] Therefore, it is obvious that the various components and subsystems of the system can be declared made, designed and / or installed independently of all other components included in the present invention.

[00276] Here is an example: the processor 220 may be implemented in a separate device (not shown) having some or all of the features discussed in connection with the system 200. Such a separate device may include additional components, such as chassis, power supply, plug and socket . After the installation, it may, for example, to connect previously unconnected detector and / or jet system installed in the aircraft. Processor 220 may also, for example, be implemented in a processor already installed on the aircraft 220, wherein such administration may require additional information processing unit connected thereto, and / or software and / or firmware update is installed on the CPU plane.

[00277] In addition, the development and production of inkjet system created to destroy the birds high pressure jet during flight, do not need to be created based on any of the processor and / or the detector and such inkjet system (or its components) can be designed, manufactured and mounted on a plane independently from the components of the system 200. such systems may be formed by other components of the system 200, for example, 210 detector.

[00278] Turning to the CPU, it should be noted that the processor 220 and / or equivalent processor separate devices - both of which can be combined with several interconnected processors - can be machine-readable work environment, with a machine-readable code in order to reduce aircraft damage from collisions with birds. Such code can include computer readable instructions that, when executed by one or more machines (eg, processors), can lead to the implementation of one or more machines procedures aimed at reducing the damage to the aircraft by birds.

[00279] Such computer readable working environment can be realized in various ways in accordance with various embodiments. For example, computer-readable working environment can be realized as one of the following (or combinations thereof): real memory, volatile memory, non volatile memory, magnetic disk, optical disk, flash memory and others.

[00280] Thus, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention discloses a machine-readable program storage device, wherein the program storage device actually embodies program instructions executable by the machine for the preparation of procedures designed to reduce damage to the aircraft birds, including the steps of: (a ) to obtain information about the discovery generated by the detector mounted on the aircraft and demonstrating the movement of poultry, detected by the detector in the vicinity of the aircraft; (B) analysis of the information received; and (c) a selective actuation inkjet systems installed in the airplane, in the form of high pressure jets of manufacture bird on the results of the analysis.

[00281] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, instructions related to data reception implemented in a program storage device includes instructions to accept the detected information generated by the detector, which is a laser radar (LIDAR), capable of emitting laser pulses and to detect the bird by detecting light reflected from the bird.

[00282] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, instructions related to the analysis of information, implemented in the program storage device further comprise instructions to analyze the information received to determine the boundary potential damage that may be caused by birds aircraft engine.

[00283] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a storage device can effectively implement instructions executable machine to give commands to modify the state of the hydraulic connection between the fresh water supply system of the plane and at least one tank with the water, part of the ink jet system , which contains water to release high pressure jets, and which is hydraulically connected to a fresh water supply system for aircraft jet system startup.

[00284] In accordance with one embodiment, data storage can actually realize the additional guidance device, executable machine for selectively providing commands to open any of the at least one authorizing transmission connection between the at least one capacity ink-jet system comprising water, and its corresponding pressure vessel.

[00285] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a storage device can effectively realize additional instructions executable by the machine to determine the desired jet ejection direction according to the analysis and modification commands regarding the manner modify the configuration of at least one nozzle to release high jet pressure in the right direction.

[00286] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a storage device can effectively realize additional instructions executable by the machine to feed external aircraft system signal indicating that the operation was an ink jet system, wherein the signal analysis is carried out after feeding.

[00287] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a storage device can effectively realize additional instructions executable by the machine to initiate the termination of selective activation of the ink jet system in response to the received location information, which indicates the location of the aircraft.

[00288] In accordance with one embodiment, data storage can actually realize the additional guidance device, executable by the machine to determine the parameters of activation jet system in response to the indicative data environment, indicating at least one physical environmental condition Aircraft .

[00289] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a storage device can effectively realize additional instructions executable by the machine to determine a plurality of parameters of the activation system inkjet nozzles.

[00290] In accordance with one embodiment, data storage can actually realize the additional guidance device, executable by the machine to determine the parameters of activation plurality of nozzles jet system in response to detection information received from the detector indicating a plurality of birds are at the same time, at least partially.

[00291] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, guidance information storage unit implemented in connection with the starting sample may comprise directions for autonomous trigger activation jet system without receiving commands from any external system.

[00292] Unless stated otherwise, as follows from the description given below, must take into account that in this technical data sheet are used terms such as "processing", "calculating", "determining", "Generation", "Installation" "configuration", "choice", etc. refer to the action and / or processes of a computer which processes and / or converts the data into other data, said data represented as physical quantities such as, for example, electronic quantities and / or said data concerning the physical objects. The term "computer" should be broadly interpreted as a kind of electronic device with data processing capabilities, such as disclosed in the subject matter of the present application. A computer in accordance with the subject of the present application or specially made for the desired purposes, or use a general-purpose computer capable of performing the tasks required by the use of the software stored on a computer readable program storage device.

[00293] Figure 6 illustrates a method 600 for reducing bird damage aircraft in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. Referring to the examples given in the previous figures, it should be noted that the method 600 may be performed the processor such the processor 220. However, it should be noted that the method 600 may be implemented as any group of one or more processors that are not necessarily part of the system type system 200. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that certain types of implementation and embodiments mentioned above in connection with method 500 and / or system 200 (and particularly the processor 220) may be implemented - mutatis mutandis - in the method 600, even if they are not specifically designed.

[00294] Method 600 can include step 610, the detection information indicating movement bird detected in the vicinity of the aircraft. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, to obtain information on the stage 610 is detected by the detector mounted on the plane (detected bird), but this condition it is not mandatory. Receiving can include receiving information indicating the presence of birds, detected by the detector remote from the aircraft (for example, located on another plane or on the ground).

[00295] The method 600 may include a step 620 analyzes the received information about the discovery.

[00296] Step 630 of method 600 (which may go from step 620 in the embodiments) includes a selective jet launching system installed on the airplane, with the release of the high pressure jet on the bird. In embodiments of the invention, which is realized in step 620, a selective run in step 630 may be performed according to the analysis.

[00297] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, step 610 may comprise providing the detected information generated by the detector, which is a laser radar (LIDAR), capable of emitting laser pulses and to detect the bird by detecting light reflected from the bird.

[00298] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, step 620 may include an analysis of the detected boundary information for determining potential damage that may be caused by birds aircraft engine.

[00299] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method 600 may further include instructing to modify the state of the hydraulic connections between the power supply plane of fresh water and at least one tank with the water jet system containing the water used for the jet emission high pressure at the bird, and which is hydraulically connected to a supply of fresh water in the aircraft for at least a first period between the launch aircraft takeoff and ink jet system.

[00300] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method 600 may further include instructing the opening of any of the at least one authorizing the transfer of gas connection between the at least one capacity ink-jet system containing the water used for the jet emission high pressure on the poultry and the appropriate pressure vessel.

[00301] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method 600 may further include determining the desired direction of manufacture of the jet on the analysis and modification commands relating to the method of modifying the configuration of at least one nozzle to a high pressure jet in the desired direction of manufacture.

[00302] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method 600 may further include an external supply airplane system signals indicating that the operation was an ink jet system, wherein the signal analysis is carried out after feeding.

[00303] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method 600 may further include initiating termination selective activation jet system in response to the received location information, which indicates the location of the aircraft.

[00304] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method 600 may further include determining the activation parameters jet system in response to the data indicative of environmental conditions, indicating at least one physical environmental condition of the aircraft.

[00305] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method 600 may further include determining a plurality of parameters activation system inkjet nozzles.

[00306] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the method 600 may further include determining a plurality of parameters activation system inkjet nozzles in response to detection information received from the detector indicating the number of birds, at least partially being simultaneously.

[00307] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the selective activation operation may include activation independent jet system without receiving a command from an external system (for example, an external system or mediation in such a system, the pilot).

[00308] While certain features of the invention have been shown and disclosed herein, many modifications, substitutions, changes, and matching can be performed by those skilled in the art. Therefore, it should be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and changes as fall within the true spirit of the invention.

[00309] It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and various combinations of these features and characteristics may be varied and modified.

[00310] Although shown and are disclosed various embodiments of the invention, it should be understood that there is no intention to limit the invention to the disclosed embodiments, on the contrary, is intended to cover all modifications and alternate constructions falling within the scope of the invention as disclosed in the accompanying claims.