Systems and methods for optimizing landing performance
US10417919B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C25/42
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods that optimize landing performance are provided. The system determines a number, N, of equipment configurations (a combination of a brake setting and a thrust reverser configuration) supported by the aircraft. The system determines a deceleration airspeed to achieve a target taxi speed and, for each of the N equipment configurations, determines a respective deceleration distance. In various embodiments, the system further updates the deceleration distances by one or more of a brake's condition, aircraft historical data, brake warranty and life cycle data, and environmental conditions. The deceleration distances are used to identify a number P of exit-ways that can be used at the runway. Total costs (including brake usage and fuel cost) for each of the P exit-ways is determined, and the equipment configuration that delivers the lowest total cost delivers the optimize landing performance.
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