Combat Traction II, Phase II. Volume I, Narrative

Abstract

A sensitivity analysis of airplane braking distance was conducted on a hardware-analog brake control simulator for the Boeing 727-200, 737 Advanced, and 747-200, the Lockheed C-141A, and the McDonnell F-4E aircraft. Parameters affecting braking distance by at least 2% were identified. With the application of dimensional analysis, these parameters were arranged in dimensionless groups, and a braking distance prediction equation was developed for each airplane. A new methodology for predicting airplane braking distance is recommended, based on a dimensional equation, a suitable ground friction prediction system, and accurate weather data.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA008206

Entities

People

  • H. H. Straub
  • M. K. Wahi
  • N. S. Attri
  • R. L. Amberg
  • S. M. Warren

Organizations

  • Boeing

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircraft Tires
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Control Simulators
  • Control Systems
  • Ground Vehicles
  • Landing Gear
  • Measurement
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Facilities
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Two Dimensional

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)