Development of an aircraft performance model for the prediction of trip fuel and trip time for a generic twin engine jet transport aircraft
| Verfasser: |
Gerold Straubinger |
| Abgabedatum: |
15.03.2000 |
| Erster Prüfer: |
Prof. Dr. Scholz |
| Zweiter Prüfer: |
Prof. Dr. Flüh |
| Externer Betreuer: |
Mr. Young
University of Limerick |
Diplomarbeit nach § 21 der
Prüfungsordnung.
Kurzreferat / Abstract
This report gives an overview of methods for aircraft performance calculations.
After explaining the necessary background and the International Standard Atmosphere,
it deals with a complete mission of a generic twin engine jet transport aircraft,
including the required reserves of a diversion. Every part of the mission is considered.
This includes climb, cruise, descent and hold.
Equations for determining significant parameters of all parts are derived and
differences between idealized calculations (based on mathematical performance models)
and real ones (based on aircraft flight test data) are explained.
A computer program has been written as a macro in Lotus 1-2-3,
with data obtained during flights. In the main report simple flowcharts are given to
illustrate the methods used. The program results show the required fuel and the time
for an airliner of a certain weight performing a mission with a certain range.
In the appendix all data and the flowcharts are provided.