Aircraft Trajectory Generation: A Literature Review

Abstract

There is a need to minimize costs and maximize efficiency in aircraft operations. Optimal flight trajectory generation can reduce operating costs, increase passenger and aircrew comfort and, in the case of military operations, reduce the loss of aircrew and aircraft. This memorandum presents a review of the field of optimal flight path generation for both civil and military operations and gives some recommendations for future research. Keywords: Civil aviation; Flight path optimization; Military aircraft; Civil aircraft; Australia.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA212405

Entities

People

  • D. R. Blackman
  • M. C. Waller
  • T. F. Berreen

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Traffic
  • Aircraft Models
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Calculus Of Variations
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Dynamic Programming
  • Energy Management
  • Flight Paths
  • Fuel Consumption
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Military Aircraft
  • Military Operations
  • Transport Aircraft

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers