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Application of trajectory optimization principles to minimize aircraft operating costsThis paper summarizes various applications of trajectory optimization principles that have been or are being devised by both government and industrial researchers to minimize aircraft direct operating costs (DOC). These costs (time and fuel) are computed for aircraft constrained to fly over a fixed range. Optimization theory is briefly outlined, and specific algorithms which have resulted from application of this theory are described. Typical results which demonstrate use of these algorithms and the potential savings which they can produce are given. Finally, need for further trajectory optimization research is presented.
Document ID
19810036062
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Sorensen, J. A.
(Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. Mountain View, Calif., United States)
Morello, S. A.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, Va., United States)
Erzberger, H.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Meeting Information
Meeting: Conference on Decision and Control
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Country: US
Start Date: December 12, 1979
End Date: December 14, 1979
Accession Number
81A20466
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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