AUTO

PILOT
SYSTEM

Designed by
T Krishna Kumar
 INTRODUCTION
A vital element of aviation safety is an auto-pilot system
that is intended to avoid accidents and to automatically
navigate to the closest airport in the event of a flight
breakdown.
In order to identify obstructions, terrain, and other
aircraft, the radar technology continuously examines the
area around the aircraft. For obstacle avoidance and
navigation, this real-time data is essential.
In order to determine the aircraft's location in relation to
the surrounding airports and terrain, the Autopilot System
consults the radar data. In the case of an issue or
emergency, the navigation algorithms determine the best
path to the closest airport.
The auto-pilot system contains stable systems that let it to
switch to human control or use different sensors for
navigation in the event of sensor failures or system faults.
In conclusion, this system adds to the basic quality and
safety of air travel by safeguarding passengers and crew
in difficult circumstances and depending on radar
communication signals and strong problem-solving
approaches.
 PURPOSE

The goal of a project based on developing an autopilot

system to prevent crashes into terrain and to automatically
navigate to the closest airport in the event of a flight
breakdown using radar communication signals. The main
objective of this study is to create modern technology that
can help an airplane in an emergency or take over control
of it, protecting both the crew and the passengers.

The combination of advanced sensor technology, radar

systems, strong algorithms for detecting and avoiding
terrain, and reliable procedures to deal with many kinds of
flying problems. The project's overall goal is to increase
aviation's safety and dependability by using technology to
quickly and effectively handle urgent circumstances while
in flight.
 SCOPE

By lowering the chance of terrain accidents and offering a

dependable way to get to a suitable airport in an
emergency, the range of autopilot systems with features
including terrain avoidance, auto navigation to a nearby
airport, and radar communication helps to improve flight
safety. These systems are always changing in response to
advances in technology such as the implementation of
machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance
decision-making in challenging circumstances.

Though these technologies increase safety, it's important

to remember that they are constantly controlled and
monitored by trained human pilots who are prepared to
take over in an emergency.
 PROPOSED SYSTEM

1. Introduction
Concern for aviation safety is a priority in the aviation
industry. We suggest creating an advanced autopilot
system that can avoid crashes into unknown regions and
automatically navigate to the closest airport in the case of
a flight fault in order to improve safety precautions. For
precise real-time data, this system will depend on radar
communication signals.

2. Objective

The following are this project's main goals:

• To create and implement an autopilot system that
can use radar technology to recognize and navigate
clear of terrain obstacles.

• To have algorithms and procedures on automated

airplane navigation to the closest available airport in
an emergency.
• To provide smooth radar-based communication
between the air traffic control (ATC) system, internal
sensors, and the autopilot system.

• To develop a reliable, safe system that meets

aviation safety guidelines.

• To have algorithms and procedures to use for

automated airplane navigation to the nearest
accessible airport in an emergency.

• To provide reliable radar-based communication

between the air traffic control (ATC) system,
onboard sensors, and the autopilot system.
 SOFTWARE REQUIREMET
SPECIFICATION

Functional Requirements:

Functional requirements for an auto-pilot system that

includes auto-navigation to the closest airport in the event
of a flight malfunction and terrain avoidance:

1. The system has to use radar and other sensors to

continually monitor the terrain and obstructions in
real-time. If a possible collision is identified, the
system needs to alert the flight crew in the quickest
possible time.

2. The system need to have an auto-pilot mode that

may take over pilot duties in the event that the
flight crew fails to function or faces an emergency.

3. When deciding which airport is closest, the system

needs to take availability, weather, and runway
 length into consideration. It should start auto-
navigation if a fault or emergency is identified.

4. The system has to be able to communicate with air

traffic control, ground-based radar stations, and
receive radar signals and weather updates.

Non-functional Requirements:

In the event of a flight failure, the following non-

functional conditions must be met in order for radar
communication signals to allow auto navigation to the
closest airport:

1. The system's accuracy in locating the aircraft and

the closest suitable airfield for an emergency
landing should be very high.

2. Any flight issue should be handled by the system

fast, reducing the amount of time that passes
between detection and the start of the auto-
navigation process.
3. Throughout the flight, the auto-navigation system
needs to be accessible and functional in order to
ensure that it may be depended upon.

4. In all weather situations, the system must be able to

correctly identify flight problems and start auto-
navigation to the closest airport.

5. It is important to have multiple radar

communication systems and signals in place to
ensure continued operation even in the case of
system failures or signal interference.

6. Securing and safeguarding the radar

communication signals is necessary to avoid
unwanted access or interference with the auto-
navigation system.

7. The flight crew and ground control interface should

be simple to use and straightforward, particularly
in emergency scenarios involving high levels of
risk.

8. Sufficient maintenance and support protocols need

to be established to ensure the system's continuous
dependability.
9. Verify that various radar systems and aircraft types
may communicate and interact with the auto-
navigation system.

10. Establish safety precautions in place to stop

accidental interference or improper use of the auto-
navigation system.

11. The system should have safe procedures for

communication or alternative actions in case of a
system failure or inability to travel to the closest
airport.

ALGORITHM
 1. A variety of sources, including radar data
processing, flight data analysis, and terrain data
processing, provide data to input procedures.

2. To make decisions about navigating to the closest

airport and avoiding terrain, Decision Logic systems
analyze the incoming data.

3. The Autopilot Control Process provides commands

to the aircraft's controls based on decisions made by
radar signals.

4. Radar Interaction Process controls ground

communication as well as communication with the
aircraft's systems for reporting emergencies and
organizing actions.

Entity Diagram :
 Reasoning Analzye income
Procedure data

Automating
Make decisions on
process of finding
avoiding certain
nearest /closest
terrain
airport

Make choices based on

Transmit a control
Auto pilot control the radar data received
command to aircraft
mechanism from the ground
control
communication

Connection with the

aircraft to report
emergencies and Air Traffic Control
coordinate with the
ground