A method of defining performance envelopes for aircraft microburst penetration is being developed. A trajectory is computed for a given aircraft/control law configuration and given microburst parameters (either a downdraft or a head/tailwind type microburst). The maximum deviation from the nominal altitude is recorded for that trajectory. Then the microburst parameters are varied, and the process is repeated. Thus a three dimensional plot of maximum altitude deviation versus microburst range scale and intensity is generated. Finally, a certain maximum altitude deviation, say 50 feet, is defined as the safe penetration limit. Then the 50 foot level contour becomes the performance limit for safe operation as a function of microburst intensity and range. Control inputs from deterministic trajectory optimization are used in the above described calculations to define the maximal performance limit. These limits provide targets for the designer of practical control laws.


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    Title :

    Optimization of aircraft trajectories through severe microbursts


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    Publication date :

    1987-07-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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