This report presents the results of an investigation of energy management techniques for fuel conservation in a large transport aircraft, the USAF C-141A. Using the methods of optimal control theory and numerical simulation, fuel-optimal flight paths are computed and compared with conventional vertical profiles for typical mission scenarios. Algorithms for on-board guidance to minimize fuel use are synthesized and evaluated, and functional requirements for system implementation are developed. Concepts for flight testing this throttle/energy management technique are presented.


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    Title :

    Energy Management Techniques for Fuel Conservation in Military Transport Aircraft


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    Publication date :

    1976


    Size :

    222 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    Energy management for fuel conservation in transport aircraft

    Stengel, R.F. / Marcus, F.J. | Tema Archive | 1976


    Energy Management for Fuel Conservation in Transport Aircraft

    Stengel, Robert F. / Marcus, Fred J. | IEEE | 1976