SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AIRCRAFT REFUELING

摘要

In an example, an indication system (134) includes a plurality of light sources (236) communicatively coupled with a control system (370). The indication system (134) can be used with a refueling system (120), including a hose (122) for supplying fuel to a receiver aircraft (112). Each light source (236) is configured to simultaneously emit visible light and infrared light, and is operable at a dim setting and a bright setting. The control system (370) receives refueling data (360) from the refueling system (120). The refueling data (360) includes position data (364) indicating a position of the receiver aircraft (112) relative to the refueling system (120). The control system (370) is configured to, when the refueling data (360) indicates that the position of the receiver aircraft (112) is in a refueling range (132), activate at least one refueling light source (242) of a plurality of refueling light sources (242) at the bright setting and activate a remainder of the refueling light sources (242) at the dim setting.