FR2830360A1 - Prevention of a non-authorized person taking control of an aircraft by provision of an autonomous command device that contains authorized geographical flying zones in a memory and takes control of the craft if these zones are left - Google Patents

Prevention of a non-authorized person taking control of an aircraft by provision of an autonomous command device that contains authorized geographical flying zones in a memory and takes control of the craft if these zones are left Download PDF

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FR2830360A1
FR2830360A1 FR0112625A FR0112625A FR2830360A1 FR 2830360 A1 FR2830360 A1 FR 2830360A1 FR 0112625 A FR0112625 A FR 0112625A FR 0112625 A FR0112625 A FR 0112625A FR 2830360 A1 FR2830360 A1 FR 2830360A1
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Abstract

Method for preventing a non-authorized person from taking control of an aircraft involves use of a device in which data relating to permitted geographical flying zones are recorded in an autonomous embarked device. The device receives satellite positioning data and compares it with the authorized geographical zones. If the device determines that the aircraft is outside its authorized zone it takes control of the aircraft. The invention also relates to a corresponding device.

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DESCRIPTION
L'invention concerne un procédé et un dispositif destiné à empêcher la prise de contrôle d'un appareil de navigation aérienne par une personne non autorisée. Il peut également servir en cas de défaillance momentanée du pilote ou d'une erreur de trajectoire quelle qu'en soit l'origine. DESCRIPTION
The invention relates to a method and a device for preventing an unauthorized person from taking control of an air navigation device. It can also be used in the event of a temporary pilot failure or a trajectory error whatever the origin.

Le problème essentiel que l'invention vise à résoudre est celui lié au terrorisme. Blinder les cabines de pilotage et/ou armer les pilotes n'est pas la solution incontournable car les terroristes pourront toujours exercer une pression sur le personnel de cabine ou sur les passagers pour obtenir gain de cause.  The essential problem which the invention aims to solve is that linked to terrorism. Shielding the cockpits and / or arming the pilots is not the inevitable solution because the terrorists will always be able to exert pressure on the cabin crew or on the passengers to win their case.

L'invention concerne donc un procédé mis en oeuvre par un dispositif embarqué, entièrement autonome, placé dans un endroit inaccessible de l'appareil, sur lequel aucune personne à bord ne peut intervenir directement ou indirectement quelle que soit la menace exercée par une personne mal intentionnée. Le dispositif en question ne peut être accessible qu'au sol et que par des techniciens habilités car situé dans un espace entièrement protégé non accessible de l'intérieur de l'appareil.  The invention therefore relates to a method implemented by an on-board device, entirely autonomous, placed in an inaccessible place of the apparatus, on which no person on board can intervene directly or indirectly whatever the threat exerted by a bad person. intentioned. The device in question can only be accessed on the ground and by authorized technicians because it is located in a fully protected space that is not accessible from inside the device.

Le procédé selon l'invention se caractérise essentiellement en ce qu'il consiste, au moyen du dispositif embarqué : a) à mémoriser les données relatives aux zones géographiques de vol autorisées ; b) à recevoir, d'un moyen de localisation par satellite du type"GPS", les données relatives à la position de l'appareil à chaque instant ; c) à comparer lesdites données de manière à générer des données aptes à permettre la prise de contrôle directe et prioritaire de l'appareil par ledit dispositif si l'appareil se trouve dans une zone non autorisée.  The method according to the invention is essentially characterized in that it consists, by means of the on-board device: a) of memorizing the data relating to the authorized geographical areas of flight; b) to receive, from a satellite positioning means of the "GPS" type, the data relating to the position of the apparatus at any time; c) comparing said data so as to generate data capable of allowing direct and priority control of the device by said device if the device is in an unauthorized area.

Le dispositif pour la mise en oeuvre dudit procédé se caractérise en se en ce qu'il comporte, au moins, un récepteur"GPS"recevant les données du satellite de positionnement de l'appareil, une mémoire contenant les données relatives aux zones géographiques de vol autorisées, un microprocesseur recevant lesdites données et générant les données aptes à permettre la prise de contrôle de l'appareil et une source d'énergie, autonome, rechargeable.  The device for the implementation of said method is characterized in that it comprises, at least, a "GPS" receiver receiving the data from the positioning satellite of the device, a memory containing the data relating to the geographic areas of authorized theft, a microprocessor receiving said data and generating the data capable of enabling the device to be taken over and an autonomous, rechargeable energy source.

Les caractéristiques et les avantages de l'invention vont apparaître plus clairement à la lecture de la description détaillée qui suit d'au moins un mode de réalisation préféré de celle-ci donné à titre d'exemple non limitatif et représenté au dessin annexé qui est un schéma de principe du dispositif selon l'invention.  The characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear more clearly on reading the detailed description which follows of at least one preferred embodiment of the latter given by way of nonlimiting example and represented in the appended drawing which is a block diagram of the device according to the invention.

Le procédé selon l'invention consiste principalement : a) à mémoriser les données (A) relatives aux zones géographiques de vol autorisées ;  The method according to the invention mainly consists of: a) storing the data (A) relating to the authorized geographical areas of flight;

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b) à recevoir, d'un moyen de localisation par satellite du type"GPS", les données (B) relatives à la position de l'appareil à chaque instant ; c) à comparer les données (A) et (B) de manière à générer des données (C) aptes à permettre la prise de contrôle directe et prioritaire de l'appareil par ledit dispositif si l'appareil se trouve dans une zone non autorisée.  b) receiving, by means of satellite positioning of the "GPS" type, the data (B) relating to the position of the apparatus at each instant; c) to compare the data (A) and (B) so as to generate data (C) capable of allowing the direct and priority control of the device by said device if the device is in an unauthorized area .

Selon diverses particularités de réalisation du procédé : - les données (A) relatives aux zones géographiques de vol autorisées peuvent contenir les données relatives à la carte du monde et les données relatives aux zones interdites de survol comme par exemple des bâtiments administratifs stratégiques, des centrales nucléaires, etc ; - les données (C) aptes à permettre la prise de contrôle de l'appareil peuvent être codées et transmises par voie filaire protégée ou par voie hertzienne aux circuits de commande de l'appareil ; - les données (A) peuvent contenir les données relatives aux emplacements des aéroports de manière à diriger automatiquement l'appareil concerné vers l'aéroport le plus proche avec la possibilité de reprendre le contrôle de l'appareil par une personne habilitée pour effectuer uniquement l'atterrissage ; - les données (C) peuvent déclencher également un signal d'alerte dans le poste de pilotage et auprès de la tour de contrôle la plus proche. According to various particularities of implementation of the process: - the data (A) relating to the authorized geographical areas of flight can contain the data relating to the world map and the data relating to the areas prohibited from overflight such as for example strategic administrative buildings, central nuclear, etc; - the data (C) capable of enabling the device to be taken over can be coded and transmitted by protected wire or over the air to the device's control circuits; - the data (A) may contain the data relating to the locations of the airports so as to automatically direct the apparatus concerned to the nearest airport with the possibility of regaining control of the apparatus by a person authorized to carry out only the 'landing; - the data (C) can also trigger an alert signal in the cockpit and at the nearest control tower.

Le dispositif embarqué pour la mise en oeuvre dudit procédé comporte, au moins, un récepteur"GPS" (R) recevant les données (B), une mémoire (M) contenant les données (A), un microprocesseur (MP) recevant les données (A) et (B) et générant les données (C) aptes à permettre la prise de contrôle de l'appareil et une source d'énergie (E), autonome, rechargeable. The on-board device for implementing said method comprises, at least, a "GPS" receiver (R) receiving the data (B), a memory (M) containing the data (A), a microprocessor (MP) receiving the data (A) and (B) and generating the data (C) capable of enabling the device to be taken over and an autonomous, rechargeable energy source (E).

Selon d'autres caractéristiques de l'invention : -le dispositif en question peut être doublé pour des raisons de sécurité de manière à ne générer le signal (C) que si les deux dispositifs donnent la même information ; - l'appareil ne peut décoller que si ledit dispositif est à bord et s'il est en état de marche ; - le microprocesseur peut comporter une procédure d'autocontrôle permanent du fonctionnement de l'ensemble du dispositif embarqué. According to other characteristics of the invention: the device in question can be doubled for security reasons so as to generate the signal (C) only if the two devices give the same information; - the aircraft can only take off if said device is on board and if it is in working order; - The microprocessor may include a permanent self-checking procedure for the operation of the entire on-board device.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux modes de réalisation décrits et représentés pour lesquels on pourra prévoir d'autres variantes, en particulier dans : - les variantes possibles au niveau du procédé à la condition d'effectuer au moins les étapes a, b et c ;  Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiments described and shown for which other variants can be provided, in particular in: - the possible variants at the process level provided that at least the steps are carried out a, b and c;

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- les variantes possibles au niveau de la conception et du type des sous ensembles du dispositif embarqué ; - les variantes possibles au niveau de la localisation du dispositif et des moyens de liaison avec les circuits de commande de l'appareil ; et l'étendre à d'autres types d'applications dont notamment terrestres dans le transport de produits dangereux (toxiques ou explosifs) ; sans pour cela sortir du cadre de l'invention. - possible variants in terms of design and type of sub-assemblies of the on-board device; - possible variants in terms of the location of the device and of the means of connection with the control circuits of the device; and extend it to other types of applications, notably on land in the transport of dangerous products (toxic or explosive); without departing from the scope of the invention.

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REVENDICATIONS 1-Procédé destiné à empêcher la prise de contrôle d'un appareil de navigation aérienne par une personne non autorisée, caractérisé en ce qu'il consiste, au moyen d'un dispositif embarqué, entièrement autonome, placé dans un endroit inaccessible de l'appareil : a) à mémoriser les données (A) relatives aux zones géographiques de vol autorisées ; b) à recevoir, d'un moyen de localisation par satellite du type"GPS", les données (B) relatives à la position de l'appareil à chaque instant ; c) à comparer les données (A) et (B) de manière à générer des données (C) aptes à permettre la prise de contrôle directe et prioritaire de l'appareil par ledit dispositif si l'appareil se trouve dans une zone non autorisée. 1-Method intended to prevent the takeover of an air navigation device by an unauthorized person, characterized in that it consists, by means of an on-board device, entirely autonomous, placed in an inaccessible place of the device: a) memorizing the data (A) relating to the authorized geographical areas of flight; b) receiving, by means of satellite positioning of the "GPS" type, the data (B) relating to the position of the apparatus at each instant; c) to compare the data (A) and (B) so as to generate data (C) capable of allowing the direct and priority control of the device by said device if the device is in an unauthorized area . 2-Procédé, selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les données (A) relatives aux zones géographiques de vol autorisées contiennent les données relatives à la carte du monde et les données relatives aux zones interdites de survol.  2-A method according to claim 1, characterized in that the data (A) relating to the authorized geographical areas of flight contain the data relating to the world map and the data relating to the areas prohibited from overflight. 3- Procédé, selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les données (C) aptes à permettre la prise de contrôle de l'appareil sont codées et transmises par voie filaire protégée ou par voie hertzienne aux circuits de commande de l'appareil.  3- A method according to claim 1, characterized in that the data (C) able to allow the taking control of the device are coded and transmitted by protected wire or over the air to the control circuits of the device. 4-Procédé, selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que les données (A) contiennent les données relatives aux emplacements des aéroports de manière à diriger automatiquement l'appareil concerné vers l'aéroport le plus proche.  4-A method according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that the data (A) contains the data relating to the locations of airports so as to automatically direct the device concerned to the nearest airport. 5-Procédé, selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que les données (C) déclenchent un signal d'alerte dans le poste de pilotage et auprès de la tour de contrôle la plus proche.  5-A method according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that the data (C) trigger an alert signal in the cockpit and near the nearest control tower. 6-Dispositif pour la mise en oeuvre du procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte, au moins, un récepteur"GPS" (R) recevant les données (B), une mémoire (M) contenant les données (A), un microprocesseur (MP) recevant les données (A) et (B) et générant les données (C) aptes à permettre la prise de contrôle de l'appareil et une source d'énergie (E), autonome, rechargeable.  6-Device for implementing the method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises, at least, a "GPS" receiver (R) receiving the data (B), a memory (M) containing the data (A), a microprocessor (MP) receiving the data (A) and (B) and generating the data (C) capable of enabling control of the device and an energy source (E), autonomous, rechargeable. 7-Dispositif, selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce qu'il est doublé de manière à ne générer le signal (C) que si les deux dispositifs donnent la même information. 7-Device according to claim 6, characterized in that it is doubled so as to generate the signal (C) only if the two devices give the same information.
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