Embodiments are directed to systems and methods for determining an optimal engine inlet area to minimize spillage drag. An algorithm may utilize aircraft parameters, aircraft performance charts, and engine models to determine the engine inlet area as a function of engine air mass flow, airspeed, and air density at current ambient conditions.


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    Title :

    Variable Engine Inlet Geometry Algorithm


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    Publication date :

    2020-12-17


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    F02C Gasturbinenanlagen , GAS-TURBINE PLANTS / B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT / G07C TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS , Zeit- oder Anwesenheitskontrollgeräte



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