Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System (Auto GCAS)

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:technology
glass cockpit
gptkbp:alternativeName AGCAS
Auto-GCAS
gptkbp:awarded Collier Trophy
gptkbp:awardYear 2018
gptkbp:category flight safety
military aviation technology
gptkbp:creditedWith preventing aircraft losses
saving pilot lives
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:NASA
gptkb:U.S._Air_Force
gptkbp:firstOperationalUse 2014
gptkbp:function autonomously takes control to avoid ground collision
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System (Auto GCAS)
gptkbp:operatesWhen imminent ground collision detected
pilot is unresponsive
gptkbp:purpose prevent controlled flight into terrain
gptkbp:receivesInputFrom Control System
aircraft sensors
terrain database
gptkbp:relatedTo Automatic Air Collision Avoidance System (Auto ACAS)
gptkbp:savesLives yes
gptkbp:supportsAlgorithm terrain avoidance
gptkbp:technology automatic flight control
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:U.S._Air_Force
international air forces
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:aircraft
F-35 Lightning II
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:F-16V_Fighting_Falcon
gptkb:F-16_Block_70/72
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6