1. © 2013 Honeywell International Inc. All rights reserved.
Airport Show 2013, Dubai
May 6-8, 2013
Innovative Video Docking Guidance Technology Leading you Safely to the Gate
Presenter: Raghu Seelamonthula
© 2013 Honeywell International Inc. All rights reserved.

2. Image Capturing & Sensors
Film
Painting
Our Eyes
The perception and recording of images has intrigued mankind for ages.
With our eyes, we can perceive scenes with rich details in shade and color over a high range of local intensities within each scene due to the logarithmic response of our photo receptors providing an instantaneous dynamic range of about 100dB.
Film provides this pseudo eye-like, pseudo logarithmic response over a range of less than 80dB,
Most CCD sensors are more sensitive than film, their response is not eye-like but linear with a dynamic range of about 50 dB.
CCD Sensor
HDRC® - More than you can see

3. HDRC® VGAx Features – the 7th Generation
Most advanced CMOS technology: 0.25µm, 2-poly, 4-metal, 3.3 volt
Resolution: 768 x 496 pixels
Very high dynamic range: >160db intra-frame and inter-frame
Frame rate: 30 frames per sec
Very high speed: 80ns per pixel
Random access: RAM-like, sub framing, sub sampling
Eye-like vision: Log compression per pixel
Constant contrast resolution: 1.5% intra-frame over more than 4 decades of intensity
Imager sensitivity: 20 milli lux
Digital output: 12-bit output
Source: IMS Vision & Gevitech

4. Luminance of Scenes & HDRC®

5. Dynamic Range, Contrast Resolution & Signal-to-Noise Ratio
and
Signal-to-
Noise
Ratio
Source: IMS Vision

6. HDRC® Technology – Log Imaging
HDRC® vs. CCD
Scene Dynamic Range: 120dB
HDRC® Sensor Dynamics Range: 170dB

7. HDR Vision – Acquisition-Processing-Display
Image Processing
Docking Controller
ACQUISITION
DISPLAY
Incoming Aircraft
Image
Processing
Aircraft 3D Model

8. HDR Vision – Acquisition
High dynamic range and logarithmic compression per pixel captures MAximum ImaGe Information Contents (MAGIC)
Wide horizontal field and high pixel resolution
Image processing software for flawless and non-contact based aircraft detection
One Camera setting for operation in rainy, foggy, snowy, or extremely sunny weather conditions
Innovative three-dimensional aircraft detection technology – True 3D for Aircraft Type (A320 or B737) or Sub-type (B or B )
Aircraft outline detection not affected by partially covered aircraft parts (PBBs, vehicles or tugs)
Combination of sensors to suit requirements like parallel, angular or curved guidance lines or mix or complex layouts
Archiving of final shots - 16 images of docking sequence or complete docking procedure video
Pre-calibrated system for quick and easy commissioning
Integrated Gate Surveillance capability
No limitation of aging

9. 3D Aircraft Detection, Identification & Guidance① ③ ⑤
Each model includes all details for reliable identification
The image processor creates a dynamic reference template by projecting the 3-D model on the front side of the virtual transparent screen
Remaining information can be seen as a 2-D projection of the real aircraft on a back of a virtual transparent screen
The video camera acquires a 2-D picture of the approaching aircraft and surrounding area ② ④ ⑥
Detecting the aircraft using the contrast to the background
Templates of each Aircraft is stored in the Image Processing Unit (3-dimensional)
Distance calculation by comparison of the dimensions (e.g. length of the wings, diameter of the engines etc.)
Detection of Aircraft Type/Sub-Type by comparison of the aircraft template with the actual image
Software processes the picture to remove any irrelevant information
The system incorporates 3-D aircraft models for each expected aircraft
By adjusting 3-D model in all directions, the image processor matches the two templates in real time

10. (Transmissive + Reflective)
Pilot Display Unit
High brightness and Parallelax free transflective LCD display
Extended visibility M
Wide visibility angle - 170°
Active azimuth guidance and digital closing-in distance
Automated & configurable brightness control
Free Information Display Capability
Highly energy efficient and Extreme long lifetime
Bright Sun
Transflective
(Transmissive + Reflective)
Twilight
Night

11. Leading Safely - Docking Process
Gate
Distance sensor-nose-wheel: > 6 m
Display Visibility Angle
Stop Position
Display distance to Stop position in digital count down and reducing centerline
30m
Display aircraft Position relative to centerline deviation and distance to Stop position, and reducing centerline
Sensor Field of View
100m
Tracking
Position
Aircraft identified and guidance starts
70-90m
Search
Area
Guidance Line

12. Adaptable to Apron/Gate Layouts

13. Advanced Gate/Apron Video Analytics
FOD detection prior to and during aircraft arrival
Apron Area real-time surveillance
Apron Area video recording for post-event analysis
Gate Object Detection prior to aircraft docking until Chock-on
Gate FOD Detection (available only with the PTZ EOS with FOD Detection add-on)
Video recording of chock-on to aerobridge docking timing
Video recording of chock-on and chock-off timing
Video recording of luggage/cargo clearance timing
Video recording of loading/unloading and all other activities in the apron area
FOD detection after aircraft leaves
Chock on to aerobridge timing
Chock on/off timing
Luggage clearance timing...

14. HDRC® Video Docking

15. Benefits of Video System
Safe and Reliable Docking – Reliable operation in all weather conditions unlike other systems that only scan a narrow angle and need clear line of sight, video sensors continuously scan the complete gate area for maximum safety
Performance – Delivers stop position and azimuth accuracy enabling aircrafts to stop on designated stop point or close
Flexibility – Can be installed on terminal façade or pole/mast at heights 4~22M, independent of guidance line or video sensor separately, according to apron requirements, use more than two cameras to provide guidance for complex layouts
Pre-calibrated System – Reduced installation and commissioning time (<2 hours per unit)
Reduced Total Cost of Ownership - Fewer systems required on gates with multiple centerlines, due to wide-angle LCD display and use of video sensors for parallel or angled or curved guidance lines
Reliability – Extremely long life – MTBF A-VDGS(45,056 hours*), Video Sensor (294,000hours)
Minimal Maintenance – Video sensor works without any life-time limitation or mechanical aging, no moving parts or motors maximizing reliability and minimize maintenance
*Normal Variant

16. Solutions for Safer & Smarter Docking
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Solutions for Safer & Smarter Docking
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