Development of a Heliport Classification Method and an Analysis of Heliport Real Estate and Airspace Requirements.

Abstract

A helicopter performance related heliport classification method is developed which accommodates an applicable range of operating conditions and factors which impact helicopter performance. Dimensional values for use in planning both real estate and airspace surfaces are determined for application to the identified heliport classifications. Those values are incorporated into generalized guidelines for heliport planners to meet site-specific and non-standard operational conditions. Requirements for flight manual performance charts and published heliport information are also identified. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA102521

Entities

People

  • A. G. Delucien
  • F. D. Smith

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Navigation
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Elevation
  • Engines
  • Flight
  • Flight Paths
  • Ground Effect
  • Helicopters
  • Instrument Flight
  • Navigation
  • Real Estate
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Sea Level
  • Standards
  • United States Government
  • Visual Approach Slope Indicators

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Regression Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space