Systems and methods for controlling rotorcraft external loads

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9879986
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15085157

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A method of determining cable angle includes acquiring image data of a cable and a load coupled to a rotorcraft using three-dimensional (3D) spatial perception system, constructing an image of the cable and load using the image data, and determining the angle of the cable relative to the external load at an interface of the cable and external load based on the image.

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SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION6900 MAIN STREET P O BOX 9729 STRATFORD CT 06615-9129

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Carlson, Sean S New Milford, US 5 42
Loussides, George N Branford, US 4 41
Pitcher, Garrett Cheshire, US 6 53
Polycarpe, Cauvin Middletown, US 4 34

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