A general performance index is developed for evaluating aircraft landing trajectories. The primary term in the index is the effect of noise on people residing near the air terminal. Other terms included are passenger comfort, fuel consumed, and the time spent in the near-terminal area. Models are developed for aircraft engine noise, passenger comfort, the population distribution about a specific airport, and the aircraft flight behavior. While this performance index may be used in computing optimal trajectories, it is also useful for comparing nonoptimal trajectories which, for one reason or another, may be worthy of consideration. Some examples of such comparisons are included through simulations of landing. The aircraft considered is a Boeing 737.


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    Title :

    A performance measure for evaluating aircraft landing trajectories


    Contributors:
    Witt, R. M. (author) / Cook, G. (author)


    Publication date :

    1978-09-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English