Theory and Practice of Aircraft Performance.
Kundu, Ajoy Kumar.
Theory and Practice of Aircraft Performance. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (996 pages) - New York Academy of Sciences Series . - New York Academy of Sciences Series .
Intro -- Title Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Series Preface -- Road Map of the Book -- Organization -- Suggested Structure for the Coursework -- Acknowledgements -- By A.K. Kundu -- By Mark Price -- By David Riordan -- Nomenclature -- CHAPTER 1: Introduction -- 1.1 Overview -- 1.2 Brief Historical Background -- 1.3 Current Aircraft Design Status -- 1.4 Future Trends -- 1.5 Airworthiness Requirements -- 1.6 Current Aircraft Performance Analyses Levels -- 1.7 Market Survey -- 1.8 Typical Design Process -- 1.9 Classroom Learning Process -- 1.10 Cost Implications -- 1.11 Units and Dimensions -- 1.12 Use of Semi-empirical Relations and Graphs -- 1.13 How Do Aircraft Fly? -- 1.14 Anatomy of Aircraft -- 1.15 Aircraft Motion and Forces -- References -- CHAPTER 2: Aerodynamic and Aircraft Design Considerations -- 2.1 Overview -- 2.2 Introduction -- 2.3 Atmosphere -- 2.4 Airflow Behaviour: Laminar and Turbulent -- 2.5 Aerofoil -- 2.6 Generation of Lift -- 2.7 Types of Stall -- 2.8 Comparison of Three NACA Aerofoils -- 2.9 High-Lift Devices -- 2.10 Transonic Effects - Area Rule -- 2.11 Wing Aerodynamics -- 2.12 Aspect Ratio Correction of 2D-Aerofoil Characteristics for 3D-Finite Wing -- 2.13 Wing Definitions -- 2.14 Mean Aerodynamic Chord -- 2.15 Compressibility Effect: Wing Sweep -- 2.16 Wing-Stall Pattern and Wing Twist -- 2.17 Influence of Wing Area and Span on Aerodynamics -- 2.18 Empennage -- 2.19 Fuselage -- 2.20 Nacelle and Intake -- 2.21 Speed Brakes and Dive Brakes -- References -- CHAPTER 3: Air Data Measuring Instruments, Systems and Parameters -- 3.1 Overview -- 3.2 Introduction -- 3.3 Aircraft Speed -- 3.4 Air Data Instruments -- 3.5 Aircraft Flight-Deck (Cockpit) Layout -- 3.6 Aircraft Mass (Weights) and Centre of Gravity -- 3.7 Noise Emissions -- 3.8 Engine-Exhaust Emissions -- 3.9 Aircraft Systems. 3.10 Low Observable (LO) Aircraft Configuration -- References -- CHAPTER 4: Equations of Motion for a Flat Stationary Earth -- 4.1 Overview -- 4.2 Introduction -- 4.3 Definitions of Frames of Reference (Flat Stationary E arth) and Nomenclature Used -- 4.4 Eulerian Angles -- 4.5 Simplified Equations of Motion for a Flat Stationary Earth -- Reference -- CHAPTER 5: Aircraft Load -- 5.1 Overview -- 5.2 Introduction -- 5.3 Flight Manoeuvres -- 5.4 Aircraft Loads -- 5.5 Theory and Definitions -- 5.6 Limits - Loads and Speeds -- 5.7 V-nDiagram -- 5.8 Gust Envelope -- Reference -- CHAPTER 6: Stability Considerations Affecting Aircraft Performance -- 6.1 Overview -- 6.2 Introduction -- 6.3 Static and Dynamic Stability -- 6.4 Theory -- 6.5 Current Statistical Trends for Horizontal and Vertical Tail Coefficients -- 6.6 Inherent Aircraft Motions as Characteristics of Design -- 6.7 Spinning -- 6.8 Summary of Design Considerations for Stability -- References -- CHAPTER 7: Aircraft Power Plant and Integration -- 7.1 Overview -- 7.2 Background -- 7.3 Definitions -- 7.4 Air-Breathing Aircraft Engine Types -- 7.5 Simplified Representation of Gas Turbine (Brayton/Joule) Cycle -- 7.6 Formulation/Theory - Isentropic Case -- 7.7 Engine Integration to Aircraft - Installation Effects -- 7.8 Intake/Nozzle Design -- 7.9 Exhaust Nozzle and Thrust Reverser -- 7.10 Propeller -- References -- CHAPTER 8: Aircraft Power Plant Performance -- 8.1 Overview -- 8.2 Introduction -- 8.3 Uninstalled Turbofan Engine Performance Data - Civil Aircraft -- 8.4 Uninstalled Turbofan Engine Performance Data - Military Aircraft -- 8.5 Uninstalled Turboprop Engine Performance Data -- 8.6 Installed Engine Performance Data of Matched Engines to Coursework Aircraft -- 8.7 Installed Turboprop Performance Data -- 8.8 Piston Engine -- 8.9 Engine Performance Grid -- 8.10 Some Turbofan Data -- Reference. CHAPTER 9: Aircraft Drag -- 9.1 Overview -- 9.2 Introduction -- 9.3 Parasite Drag Definition -- 9.4 Aircraft Drag Breakdown (Subsonic) -- 9.5 Aircraft Drag Formulation -- 9.6 Aircraft Drag Estimation Methodology -- 9.7 Minimum Parasite Drag Estimation Methodology -- 9.8 Semi-Empirical Relations to Estimate Aircraft Component Parasite Drag -- 9.9 Notes on Excrescence Drag Resulting from Surface Imperfections -- 9.10 Minimum Parasite Drag -- 9.11 ΔCDp Estimation -- 9.12 Subsonic Wave Drag -- 9.13 Total Aircraft Drag -- 9.14 Low-Speed Aircraft Drag at Takeoff and Landing -- 9.15 Propeller-Driven Aircraft Drag -- 9.16 Military Aircraft Drag -- 9.17 Supersonic Drag -- 9.18 Coursework Example - Civil Bizjet Aircraft -- 9.19 Classroom Example - Subsonic Military Aircraft (Advanced Jet Trainer) -- 9.20 Classroom Example - Turboprop Trainer -- 9.21 Classroom Example - Supersonic Military Aircraft -- 9.22 Drag Comparison -- 9.23 Some Concluding Remarks and Reference Figures -- References -- CHAPTER 10: Fundamentals of Mission Profile, Drag Polar and Aeroplane Grid -- 10.1 Overview -- 10.2 Introduction -- 10.3 Civil Aircraft Mission (Payload-Range) -- 10.4 Military Aircraft Mission -- 10.5 Aircraft Flight Envelope -- 10.6 Understanding Drag Polar -- 10.7 Properties of Parabolic Drag Polar -- 10.8 Classwork Examples of Parabolic Drag Polar -- 10.9 Bizjet Actual Drag Polar -- 10.10 Aircraft and Engine Grid -- References -- CHAPTER 11: Takeoff and Landing -- 11.1 Overview -- 11.2 Introduction -- 11.3 Airfield Definitions -- 11.4 Generalized Takeoff Equations of Motion -- 11.5 Friction - Wheel Rolling and Braking Friction Coefficients -- 11.6 Civil Transport Aircraft Takeoff -- 11.7 Worked Example - Bizjet -- 11.8 Takeoff Presentation -- 11.9 Military Aircraft Takeoff -- 11.10 Checking Takeoff Field Length (AJT) -- 11.11 Civil Transport Aircraft Landing. 11.12 Landing Presentation -- 11.13 Approach Climb and Landing Climb -- 11.14 Fuel Jettisoning -- References -- CHAPTER 12: Climb and Descent Performance -- 12.1 Overview -- 12.2 Introduction -- 12.3 Climb Performance -- 12.4 Other Ways to Climb (Point Performance) - Civil Aircraft -- 12.5 Classwork Example - Climb Performance (Bizjet) -- 12.6 Hodograph Plot -- 12.7 Worked Example - Bizjet -- 12.8 Integrated Climb Performance - Computational Methodology -- 12.9 Specific Excess Power (SEP) - High-Energy Climb -- 12.10 Descent Performance -- 12.11 Worked Example - Descent Performance (Bizjet) -- References -- CHAPTER 13: Cruise Performance and Endurance -- 13.1 Overview -- 13.2 Introduction -- 13.3 Equations of Motion for the Cruise Segment -- 13.4 Cruise Equations -- 13.5 Specific Range -- 13.6 Worked Example (Bizjet) -- 13.7 Endurance Equations -- 13.8 Options for Cruise Segment (Turbofan Only) -- 13.9 Initial Maximum Cruise Speed (Bizjet) -- 13.10 Worked Example of AJT - Military Aircraft -- References -- CHAPTER 14: Aircraft Mission Profile -- 14.1 Overview -- 14.2 Introduction -- 14.3 Payload-Range Capability -- 14.4 The Bizjet Payload-Range Capability -- 14.5 Endurance (Bizjet) -- 14.6 Effect of Wind on Aircraft Mission Performance -- 14.7 Engine Inoperative Situation at Climb and Cruise - Drift-Down Procedure -- 14.8 Military Missions -- 14.9 Flight Planning by the Operators -- References -- CHAPTER 15: Manoeuvre Performance -- 15.1 Overview -- 15.2 Introduction -- 15.3 Aircraft Turn -- 15.4 Classwork Example - AJT -- 15.5 Aerobatics Manoeuvre -- 15.6 Combat Manoeuvre -- 15.7 Discussion on Turn -- References -- CHAPTER 16: Aircraft Sizing and Engine Matching -- 16.1 Overview -- 16.2 Introduction -- 16.3 Theory -- 16.4 Coursework Exercises: Civil Aircraft Design (Bizjet) -- 16.5 Sizing Analysis: Civil Aircraft (Bizjet). 16.6 Classroom Exercise - Military Aircraft (AJT) -- 16.7 Sizing Analysis - Military Aircraft -- 16.8 Aircraft Sizing Studies and Sensitivity Analyses -- 16.9 Discussion -- References -- CHAPTER 17: Operating Costs -- 17.1 Overview -- 17.2 Introduction -- 17.3 Aircraft Cost and Operational Cost -- 17.4 Aircraft Direct Operating Cost (DOC) -- 17.5 Aircraft Performance Management (APM) -- References -- CHAPTER 18: Miscellaneous Considerations -- 18.1 Overview -- 18.2 Introduction -- 18.3 History of the FAA -- 18.4 Flight Test -- 18.5 Contribution of the Ground Effect on Takeoff -- 18.6 Flying in Adverse Environments -- 18.7 Bird Strikes -- 18.8 Military Aircraft Flying Hazards and Survivability -- 18.9 Relevant Civil Aircraft Statistics -- 18.10 Extended Twin-Engine Operation (ETOP) -- 18.11 Flight and Human Physiology -- References -- APPENDIX A: Conversions -- APPENDIX B: International Standard Atmosphere Table -- APPENDIX C: Fundamental Equations -- C.1 Kinetics -- C.2 Thermodynamics -- C.3 Aerodynamics -- APPENDIX D: Airbus 320 Class Case Study -- D.1 Dimensions -- D.2 Drag Computation -- APPENDIX E: Problem Sets -- E.1 The Belfast (B100) -- E.2 The AK4 -- E.3 Problem Assignments -- Problem -- APPENDIX F: Aerofoil Data -- Index -- End User License Agreement.
9781119074182
Airplanes-Performance.
Electronic books.
TL671.4 .K86 2016
629.132/3
Theory and Practice of Aircraft Performance. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (996 pages) - New York Academy of Sciences Series . - New York Academy of Sciences Series .
Intro -- Title Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Series Preface -- Road Map of the Book -- Organization -- Suggested Structure for the Coursework -- Acknowledgements -- By A.K. Kundu -- By Mark Price -- By David Riordan -- Nomenclature -- CHAPTER 1: Introduction -- 1.1 Overview -- 1.2 Brief Historical Background -- 1.3 Current Aircraft Design Status -- 1.4 Future Trends -- 1.5 Airworthiness Requirements -- 1.6 Current Aircraft Performance Analyses Levels -- 1.7 Market Survey -- 1.8 Typical Design Process -- 1.9 Classroom Learning Process -- 1.10 Cost Implications -- 1.11 Units and Dimensions -- 1.12 Use of Semi-empirical Relations and Graphs -- 1.13 How Do Aircraft Fly? -- 1.14 Anatomy of Aircraft -- 1.15 Aircraft Motion and Forces -- References -- CHAPTER 2: Aerodynamic and Aircraft Design Considerations -- 2.1 Overview -- 2.2 Introduction -- 2.3 Atmosphere -- 2.4 Airflow Behaviour: Laminar and Turbulent -- 2.5 Aerofoil -- 2.6 Generation of Lift -- 2.7 Types of Stall -- 2.8 Comparison of Three NACA Aerofoils -- 2.9 High-Lift Devices -- 2.10 Transonic Effects - Area Rule -- 2.11 Wing Aerodynamics -- 2.12 Aspect Ratio Correction of 2D-Aerofoil Characteristics for 3D-Finite Wing -- 2.13 Wing Definitions -- 2.14 Mean Aerodynamic Chord -- 2.15 Compressibility Effect: Wing Sweep -- 2.16 Wing-Stall Pattern and Wing Twist -- 2.17 Influence of Wing Area and Span on Aerodynamics -- 2.18 Empennage -- 2.19 Fuselage -- 2.20 Nacelle and Intake -- 2.21 Speed Brakes and Dive Brakes -- References -- CHAPTER 3: Air Data Measuring Instruments, Systems and Parameters -- 3.1 Overview -- 3.2 Introduction -- 3.3 Aircraft Speed -- 3.4 Air Data Instruments -- 3.5 Aircraft Flight-Deck (Cockpit) Layout -- 3.6 Aircraft Mass (Weights) and Centre of Gravity -- 3.7 Noise Emissions -- 3.8 Engine-Exhaust Emissions -- 3.9 Aircraft Systems. 3.10 Low Observable (LO) Aircraft Configuration -- References -- CHAPTER 4: Equations of Motion for a Flat Stationary Earth -- 4.1 Overview -- 4.2 Introduction -- 4.3 Definitions of Frames of Reference (Flat Stationary E arth) and Nomenclature Used -- 4.4 Eulerian Angles -- 4.5 Simplified Equations of Motion for a Flat Stationary Earth -- Reference -- CHAPTER 5: Aircraft Load -- 5.1 Overview -- 5.2 Introduction -- 5.3 Flight Manoeuvres -- 5.4 Aircraft Loads -- 5.5 Theory and Definitions -- 5.6 Limits - Loads and Speeds -- 5.7 V-nDiagram -- 5.8 Gust Envelope -- Reference -- CHAPTER 6: Stability Considerations Affecting Aircraft Performance -- 6.1 Overview -- 6.2 Introduction -- 6.3 Static and Dynamic Stability -- 6.4 Theory -- 6.5 Current Statistical Trends for Horizontal and Vertical Tail Coefficients -- 6.6 Inherent Aircraft Motions as Characteristics of Design -- 6.7 Spinning -- 6.8 Summary of Design Considerations for Stability -- References -- CHAPTER 7: Aircraft Power Plant and Integration -- 7.1 Overview -- 7.2 Background -- 7.3 Definitions -- 7.4 Air-Breathing Aircraft Engine Types -- 7.5 Simplified Representation of Gas Turbine (Brayton/Joule) Cycle -- 7.6 Formulation/Theory - Isentropic Case -- 7.7 Engine Integration to Aircraft - Installation Effects -- 7.8 Intake/Nozzle Design -- 7.9 Exhaust Nozzle and Thrust Reverser -- 7.10 Propeller -- References -- CHAPTER 8: Aircraft Power Plant Performance -- 8.1 Overview -- 8.2 Introduction -- 8.3 Uninstalled Turbofan Engine Performance Data - Civil Aircraft -- 8.4 Uninstalled Turbofan Engine Performance Data - Military Aircraft -- 8.5 Uninstalled Turboprop Engine Performance Data -- 8.6 Installed Engine Performance Data of Matched Engines to Coursework Aircraft -- 8.7 Installed Turboprop Performance Data -- 8.8 Piston Engine -- 8.9 Engine Performance Grid -- 8.10 Some Turbofan Data -- Reference. CHAPTER 9: Aircraft Drag -- 9.1 Overview -- 9.2 Introduction -- 9.3 Parasite Drag Definition -- 9.4 Aircraft Drag Breakdown (Subsonic) -- 9.5 Aircraft Drag Formulation -- 9.6 Aircraft Drag Estimation Methodology -- 9.7 Minimum Parasite Drag Estimation Methodology -- 9.8 Semi-Empirical Relations to Estimate Aircraft Component Parasite Drag -- 9.9 Notes on Excrescence Drag Resulting from Surface Imperfections -- 9.10 Minimum Parasite Drag -- 9.11 ΔCDp Estimation -- 9.12 Subsonic Wave Drag -- 9.13 Total Aircraft Drag -- 9.14 Low-Speed Aircraft Drag at Takeoff and Landing -- 9.15 Propeller-Driven Aircraft Drag -- 9.16 Military Aircraft Drag -- 9.17 Supersonic Drag -- 9.18 Coursework Example - Civil Bizjet Aircraft -- 9.19 Classroom Example - Subsonic Military Aircraft (Advanced Jet Trainer) -- 9.20 Classroom Example - Turboprop Trainer -- 9.21 Classroom Example - Supersonic Military Aircraft -- 9.22 Drag Comparison -- 9.23 Some Concluding Remarks and Reference Figures -- References -- CHAPTER 10: Fundamentals of Mission Profile, Drag Polar and Aeroplane Grid -- 10.1 Overview -- 10.2 Introduction -- 10.3 Civil Aircraft Mission (Payload-Range) -- 10.4 Military Aircraft Mission -- 10.5 Aircraft Flight Envelope -- 10.6 Understanding Drag Polar -- 10.7 Properties of Parabolic Drag Polar -- 10.8 Classwork Examples of Parabolic Drag Polar -- 10.9 Bizjet Actual Drag Polar -- 10.10 Aircraft and Engine Grid -- References -- CHAPTER 11: Takeoff and Landing -- 11.1 Overview -- 11.2 Introduction -- 11.3 Airfield Definitions -- 11.4 Generalized Takeoff Equations of Motion -- 11.5 Friction - Wheel Rolling and Braking Friction Coefficients -- 11.6 Civil Transport Aircraft Takeoff -- 11.7 Worked Example - Bizjet -- 11.8 Takeoff Presentation -- 11.9 Military Aircraft Takeoff -- 11.10 Checking Takeoff Field Length (AJT) -- 11.11 Civil Transport Aircraft Landing. 11.12 Landing Presentation -- 11.13 Approach Climb and Landing Climb -- 11.14 Fuel Jettisoning -- References -- CHAPTER 12: Climb and Descent Performance -- 12.1 Overview -- 12.2 Introduction -- 12.3 Climb Performance -- 12.4 Other Ways to Climb (Point Performance) - Civil Aircraft -- 12.5 Classwork Example - Climb Performance (Bizjet) -- 12.6 Hodograph Plot -- 12.7 Worked Example - Bizjet -- 12.8 Integrated Climb Performance - Computational Methodology -- 12.9 Specific Excess Power (SEP) - High-Energy Climb -- 12.10 Descent Performance -- 12.11 Worked Example - Descent Performance (Bizjet) -- References -- CHAPTER 13: Cruise Performance and Endurance -- 13.1 Overview -- 13.2 Introduction -- 13.3 Equations of Motion for the Cruise Segment -- 13.4 Cruise Equations -- 13.5 Specific Range -- 13.6 Worked Example (Bizjet) -- 13.7 Endurance Equations -- 13.8 Options for Cruise Segment (Turbofan Only) -- 13.9 Initial Maximum Cruise Speed (Bizjet) -- 13.10 Worked Example of AJT - Military Aircraft -- References -- CHAPTER 14: Aircraft Mission Profile -- 14.1 Overview -- 14.2 Introduction -- 14.3 Payload-Range Capability -- 14.4 The Bizjet Payload-Range Capability -- 14.5 Endurance (Bizjet) -- 14.6 Effect of Wind on Aircraft Mission Performance -- 14.7 Engine Inoperative Situation at Climb and Cruise - Drift-Down Procedure -- 14.8 Military Missions -- 14.9 Flight Planning by the Operators -- References -- CHAPTER 15: Manoeuvre Performance -- 15.1 Overview -- 15.2 Introduction -- 15.3 Aircraft Turn -- 15.4 Classwork Example - AJT -- 15.5 Aerobatics Manoeuvre -- 15.6 Combat Manoeuvre -- 15.7 Discussion on Turn -- References -- CHAPTER 16: Aircraft Sizing and Engine Matching -- 16.1 Overview -- 16.2 Introduction -- 16.3 Theory -- 16.4 Coursework Exercises: Civil Aircraft Design (Bizjet) -- 16.5 Sizing Analysis: Civil Aircraft (Bizjet). 16.6 Classroom Exercise - Military Aircraft (AJT) -- 16.7 Sizing Analysis - Military Aircraft -- 16.8 Aircraft Sizing Studies and Sensitivity Analyses -- 16.9 Discussion -- References -- CHAPTER 17: Operating Costs -- 17.1 Overview -- 17.2 Introduction -- 17.3 Aircraft Cost and Operational Cost -- 17.4 Aircraft Direct Operating Cost (DOC) -- 17.5 Aircraft Performance Management (APM) -- References -- CHAPTER 18: Miscellaneous Considerations -- 18.1 Overview -- 18.2 Introduction -- 18.3 History of the FAA -- 18.4 Flight Test -- 18.5 Contribution of the Ground Effect on Takeoff -- 18.6 Flying in Adverse Environments -- 18.7 Bird Strikes -- 18.8 Military Aircraft Flying Hazards and Survivability -- 18.9 Relevant Civil Aircraft Statistics -- 18.10 Extended Twin-Engine Operation (ETOP) -- 18.11 Flight and Human Physiology -- References -- APPENDIX A: Conversions -- APPENDIX B: International Standard Atmosphere Table -- APPENDIX C: Fundamental Equations -- C.1 Kinetics -- C.2 Thermodynamics -- C.3 Aerodynamics -- APPENDIX D: Airbus 320 Class Case Study -- D.1 Dimensions -- D.2 Drag Computation -- APPENDIX E: Problem Sets -- E.1 The Belfast (B100) -- E.2 The AK4 -- E.3 Problem Assignments -- Problem -- APPENDIX F: Aerofoil Data -- Index -- End User License Agreement.
9781119074182
Airplanes-Performance.
Electronic books.
TL671.4 .K86 2016
629.132/3