Electronic Resource
Springer
Journal of optimization theory and applications
17 (1975), S. 431-446
ISSN:
1573-2878
Keywords:
Flight mechanics
;
coasting flight
;
horizontal flight
;
optimum trajectories
;
maximum longitudinal range
;
maximum lateral range
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mathematics
Notes:
Abstract Busemann's concept of optimum altitude for rectilinear coasting flight has been extended to flight in a horizontal plane. The reachable domain of a vehicle in coasting flight in a horizontal plane, starting from an initial velocity, is obtained. It is shown that the area covered first increases with the altitude and then decreases to zero when the ceiling is reached. In particular, there exists an altitude for maximum longitudinal range and another altitude for maximum lateral range. Optimum variations in the lift coefficient and the bank angle to reach the boundary of the footprint are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00932782
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