AU4740596A - Microwave energy implemented aircraft landing system - Google Patents

Microwave energy implemented aircraft landing system

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AU4740596A
AU4740596A AU47405/96A AU4740596A AU4740596A AU 4740596 A AU4740596 A AU 4740596A AU 47405/96 A AU47405/96 A AU 47405/96A AU 4740596 A AU4740596 A AU 4740596A AU 4740596 A AU4740596 A AU 4740596A
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microwave energy
aircraft landing
landing system
energy implemented
implemented aircraft
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AU47405/96A
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Aubrey I Chapman
George F Ridpath
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FOCUSED ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES Inc
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    • G01S13/913—Radar or analogous systems specially adapted for specific applications for traffic control for landing purposes
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AU47405/96A 1994-12-30 1995-12-20 Microwave energy implemented aircraft landing system Abandoned AU4740596A (en)

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US36683194A 1994-12-30 1994-12-30
PCT/US1995/016501 WO1996021164A1 (en) 1994-12-30 1995-12-20 Microwave energy implemented aircraft landing system
US366831 1999-08-04

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