MUMBAI, India, Jan. 23 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641001265 A) filed by Ravindra College Of Engineering For Women, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, on Jan. 6, for 'smart runway approach alert system using iot for pilot assistance.'
Inventor(s) include K. Venkata Siva Reddy; Dr. M. Jayalakshmi; Dr. Mohebbanaaz; C. Ahalya; M. Jyothirmai; B. Geetharani; and P. Kishor Kumar.
The application for the patent was published on Jan. 23, under issue no. 04/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "Ensuring aviation safety during aircraft landing is crucial, especially in low-visibility conditions caused by fog, heavy rain, or nighttime operations. Traditional navigation aids such as Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) and GPS provide guidance but often lack real-time situational awareness, increasing risks like misalignment, runway incursions, or excursions. Pilots require a more advanced alert system that enhances their decision-making and provides precise runway approach guidance. Many airports, particularly in remote or underdeveloped regions, lack modern landing assistance technologies, making pilots reliant on manual judgment. Unexpected obstacles, terrain variations, and rapidly changing weather conditions further complicate safe landings, increasing the chances of accidents or aborted approaches. An IoT-based runway approach alert system can address these challenges by continuously monitoring approach parameters and providing real-time alerts to pilots. The system integrates IoT sensors, AI, and cloud computing to deliver real- time data on runway conditions, weather patterns, and potential hazards. By processing and analyzing these factors, the system can issue timely alerts through visual, audio, or haptic feedback, enhancing pilot awareness and improving landing precision. By leveraging IoT and data analytics, this system bridges the gap between conventional landing aids and the need for real-time intelligent alerts. It minimizes human error, improves pilot decision-making, and enhances overall aviation safety, making aircraft landings more secure and efficient."
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