Design factors and considerations for a time-based flight management systemRecent NASA Langley Research Center research to develop a technology data base from which an advanced Flight Management System (FMS) design might evolve is reviewed. In particular, the generation of fixed range cruise/descent reference trajectories which meet predefined end conditions of altitude, speed, and time is addressed. Results on the design and theoretical basis of the trajectory generation algorithm are presented, followed by a brief discussion of a series of studies that are being conducted to determine the accuracy requirements of the aircraft and weather models resident in the trajectory generation algorithm. Finally, studies to investigate the interface requirements between the pilot and an advanced FMS are considered.
Document ID
19860062717
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Vicroy, D. D. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Williams, D. H. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Sorensen, J. A. (Seagull Technology, Inc. Sunnyvale, CA, United States)