Algorithms for generating minimum fuel or minimum cost vertical profiles are derived and examined. The option for fixing the time of flight is included in the concepts developed. These algorithms form the basis for the design of an advanced on-board flight management system. The variations in the optimum vertical profiles (resulting from these concepts) due to variations in wind, takeoff mass, and range-to-destination are presented. Fuel savings due to optimum climb, free cruise altitude, and absorbing delays enroute are examined.


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    Title :

    Generation of Optimum Vertical Profiles for an Advanced Flight Management System


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1981


    Size :

    153 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English







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