An Extended Prediction Model for Airplane Braking Distance and a Specification for a Total Braking Prediction System. Volume 1

Abstract

A sensitivity analysis of airplane braking distance was conducted on a hardware-analog brake control simulator for the USAF B-52, KC-135 and F-111 airplanes. Using dimensional analysis a braking distance prediction equation was developed for each airplane. The results of this study were combined/compared with the braking prediction equations developed, for five other airplanes, Boeing 727, 737 and 747 and USAF C-141 and F-4, under a similar previously contracted effort. The resulting braking prediction subsystem (BPSS) model (equations) are shown to be compatible and valid. The BPSS has been integrated with a ground Friction Prediction Subsystem (FPSS) and a specification criteria is developed for this Total Braking Prediction System (TBPS). A test program is also outlined to verify the effectiveness and reliability of the TBPS.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA039966

Entities

People

  • H. H. Straub
  • M. K. Wahi
  • S. M. Warren

Organizations

  • Boeing Commercial Airplanes

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Tires
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Airplanes
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Computer Programs
  • Control Simulators
  • Engineering
  • Landing Gear
  • Nose Wheels
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Simulators
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Verification Tests

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  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
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