Performance of the jet transport airplane : analysis methods, flight operations and regulations /: analysis methods, flight operations and regulations. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Trevor M. Young.
• Authors: Young, Trevor M
• Contents: 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Definitions of performance 1.2 Commercial air transportation 1.3 Jet transport airplanes: a short history 1.4 Regulatory framework 1.5 Performance-related activities 1.6 Analysis techniques and idealizations 2 Engineering fundamentals 19 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Notation, units, and conversion factors 2.3 Mass, momentum, weight, and gravity 2.4 Basics of rigid body dynamics 2.5 Basics of fluid dynamics 2.6 Further reading 3 Aerodynamic fundamentals 53 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Standard definitions and notation 3.3 Coordinate systems and conventions 3.4 Aerodynamic forces and moments 3.5 Compressibility 3.6 Boundary layers 3.7 High lift devices 3.8 Controls for pitch, roll, and yaw 3.9 Further reading 4 Atmosphere and weather 91 4.1 Introduction 4.2 International standard atmosphere 4.3 Non-standard and off-standard atmospheres 4.4 The real atmosphere 4.5 Weather 4.6 Stability of the atmosphere 5 Height scales and altimetry 119 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Height scales 5.3 Altimetry 5.4 Flight levels, tracks, and airspace 6 Distance and speed 135 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Distance 6.3 True airspeed, ground speed, and navigation 6.4 Speed of sound and Mach number 6.5 Dynamic pressure and equivalent airspeed 6.6 Calibrated airspeed 6.7 Indicated airspeed 6.8 Relationship between airplane speeds 7 Lift and drag 153 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Airplane lift 7.3 Airplane drag 7.4 Drag polar 7.5 Drag polar corrections 7.6 Lift-to-drag ratio 7.7 Minimum drag condition 7.8 Minimum drag power (required power) condition 7.9 Minimum drag-to-speed ratio condition 7.10 Summary of expressions based on the parabolic drag polar 8 Propulsion 205 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Basic description of the turbofan engine 8.3 Engine thrust 8.4 Fuel flow and thrust specific fuel consumption 8.5 Thrust control, engine design limits, and ratings 8.6 Thrust variation 8.7 Fuel flow and TSFC variation 8.8 Installation losses and engine deterioration 8.9 Further reading 9 Takeoff performance 259 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Takeoff distances 9.3 Forces acting on the airplane during the ground run 9.4 Evaluation of the takeoff distance from brake release to rotation 9.5 Rotation and climb-out to clear the screen height 9.6 Empirical estimation of takeoff distances 9.7 Evaluation of rejected takeoff runway distances 9.8 Wheel braking 9.9 Takeoff on contaminated runways 10 Takeoff field length and takeoff climb considerations 301 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Takeoff reference speeds 10.3 Takeoff weight limitations 10.4 Runway limitations and data 10.5 Operational field length and runway-limited takeoff weight 10.6 Takeoff climb gradient requirements 10.7 Takeoff climb obstacle clearance 10.8 Derated thrust and reduced thrust takeoff 11 Approach and landing 331 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Procedure for approach and landing 11.3 Forces acting on the airplane during the ground run 11.4 Landing distance estimation 11.5 Empirical estimation of the landing distance 11.6 Landing on contaminated runways 11.7 Flight operations 11.8 Rejected landing 12 Mechanics of level, climbing, and descending flight 365 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Basic equations of motion 12.3 Performance in level flight 12.4 Performance in climbing flight 12.5 Performance in descending flight 12.6 Further reading 13 Cruising flight and range performance 399 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Specific air range and still air range determination 13.3 Analytical integration 13.4 Numerical integration 13.5 Cruise optimization based on aerodynamic parameters 13.6 Best cruise speeds and cruise altitudes 13.7 Further details on the use of the Bréguet range equation 13.8 Influence of wind on cruise performance 14 Holding flight and endurance performance 439 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Basic equation for holding/endurance 14.3 Analytical integration 14.4 Numerical integration 14.5 Flight conditions for maximum endurance 14.6 Holding operations 15 Mechanics of maneuvering flight 453 15.1 Introduction 15.2 Turning maneuvers 15.3 Level, coordinated turns 15.4 Climbing or descending turns 15.5 Level, uncoordinated turns 15.6 Limits and constraints in turning maneuvers 15.7 Pitching maneuvers 15.8 Total energy 16 Trip fuel requirements and estimation 483 16.1 Introduction 16.2 ICAO requirements 16.3 FAA requirements 16.4 EASA requirements 16.5 Trip fuel computational procedure 16.6 Payload–range performance 16.7 Trip fuel breakdown and fuel fractions 16.8 Trip fuel estimation 16.9 Estimating trip distances 16.10 Transporting (tankering) fuel 16.11 Reclearance 16.12 Factors that can impact cruise fuel 16.13 Impact of small changes on cruise fuel 17 En route operations and limitations 517 17.1 Introduction 17.2 Climb to initial cruise altitude (en route climb) 17.3 Cruise altitude selection 17.4 En route engine failure 17.5 En route cabin pressurization failure 17.6 Extended operations 17.7 Continuous descent operations 18 Cost considerations 539 18.1 Introduction 18.2 Airplane operating costs 18.3 Cost index 18.4 Unit energy cost 19 Weight, balance, and trim 561 19.1 Introduction 19.2 Airplane weight definitions 19.3 Center of gravity 19.4 Longitudinal static stability and stabilizer trim 19.5 Center of gravity control 19.6 Operational weights and dispatch procedures 19.7 Performance implications 20 Limitations and flight envelope 585 20.1 Introduction 20.2 Stall 20.3 High-speed buffet 20.4 Altitude–speed limitations 20.5 Key regulatory speeds 20.6 Structural design loads and limitations 20.7 V–n diagram (flight load envelope) 21 Noise and emissions 615 21.1 Introduction 21.2 Airplane noise 21.3 Noise regulations and restrictions 21.4 Noise abatement and flight operations 21.5 Airplane emissions 21.6 Mitigating the effects of airplane emissions 22 Airplane systems and performance 639 22.1 Introduction 22.2 Reliability requirements for airplane systems 22.3 Cabin pressurization system 22.4 Environmental control system 22.5 De-icing and anti-icing systems 22.6 Auxiliary power system 22.7 Fuel and fuel systems 23 Authorities, regulations, and documentation 663
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : Wiley
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource (688 pages)
• Subjects: 629.133349; Jet transports -- Piloting; Airplanes -- Performance; Aeronautics, Commercial
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781118534779
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
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