A Simplified Method of Simulation for Aircraft Performance Parameters in Air Traffic Control

Abstract:

In order to simplify the traditional methods for simulating aircraft performance in ATC, a method is proposed in this paper by the flight aerodynamics theories, normal and maximal climb rate in steady climb motion and acceleration/deceleration of Straight-and-Level Flight of performance computation. This method can be used to simulate acceleration, deceleration, and climb/descent rate of usual civil aircraft types. It is convenient and useable compared with the traditional complex methods which need input many parameters manually in air traffic control (ATC) simulation. The experimental result listed in this paper coincides with the basic flying rules of aircraft types such as 737-300, A310-300, B747F, Y-7. The application of this method in the real ATC simulator for controller training proved its function and effect.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 235)
• Pages: 198-203
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.235.198
• Online since: November 2012
• Authors: Xin Sheng Li, Gang Li, Cao Xiao, Shi Yong Lan
• Keywords: Acceleration of Straight-and-Level Flight, Aerodynamics of Flight, Air Traffic Control, Aircraft Performance Parameters Simulation, Deceleration of Straight-and-Level Flight, Performance of Steady Climb Motion

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