Aircraft Performance An Engineering Approach

Aircraft Performance: An Engineering Approach introduces flight performance analysis techniques that enable readers to determine performance and flight capabilities of aircraft. Flight performance analysis for prop-driven and jet aircraft is explored, supported by examples and illustrations, many in full color. MATLAB programming for performance analysis is included, and coverage of modern aircraft types is emphasized. The text builds a strong foundation for advanced coursework in aircraft design and performance analysis.

Atmosphere Introduction General Description of Atmosphere Major Components Atmosphere Layers International Standard Atmosphere Atmospheric Parameters Humidity Altitude and its Measurement Speed of Sound Atmospheric Phenomena Lightning Equations of Motion Introduction Aerodynamic Forces Governing Equations Application of Newton’s Second Law to Flight Phases True and Equivalent Air Speed Stall Speed Problems References Drag Force and Drag Coefficient Introduction Drag Classification Drag Polar Calculation of CDo Wave Drag CDo at various Configurations Problems References Thrust Force Introduction Aircraft Engine Classification Piston or Reciprocating Engines Turbine Engines Other Propeller-Driven Engines Engine Performance Criteria Engine Performance Calculation Propeller Performance Problems References Straight Level Flight – Jet Aircraft Introduction Basic Equations Specific Speeds in Straight Level Flight Range Endurance Ceiling Problems References Straight Level Flight – Propeller Aircraft Introduction Basic Equations Specific Speeds Range Endurance Ceiling Summary and Comparison Problems References Climb and Descent Introduction Basic Fundamentals General Equations of Motion Fastest Climb Steepest Climb Most-Economical Climb Time to Climb Descent Gliding Flight Problems References Take-off and Landing Introduction Take-off Principles Take-off Run Calculation Landing The Effect of Wind on Take-off and Landing Problems References Flight Maneuvers Introduction Turning Flight Maneuverability – Jet Aircraft Maneuverability – Prop-Driven Aircraft Vertical Maneuvers V-n Diagrams Problems References Aircraft Performance Simulation Using Numerical Methods Introduction Take-off Rotation Analysis Using Numerical Methods Free Fall Simulation Take-off Airborne Section Analysis Using Numerical Methods Climb Analysis Using Numerical Methods Fastest Climb Analysis Using Numerical Methods Time to Climb Analysis Using Numerical Methods Parabolic Path for a Zero-Gravity Flight Problems References Appendix Standard Atmosphere, SI Units Standard Atmosphere, English Units Flight Records A Typical Project for Students

Mohammad H. Sadraey is an Associate Professor in the Engineering School at Southern New Hampshire University, New Hampshire, USA. Dr. Sadraey’s main research interests are in aircraft design techniques, Aircraft Performa, Flight Dynamics, and design and automatic control of unmanned aircraft. He received his MSc. in Aerospace Engineering in 1995 from RMIT, Melbourne, Australia, and his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Kansas, Kansas, USA. Dr. Sadraey is a senior member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). He has over 20 years of professional experience in academia and industry. He is the author of three books including "Aircraft Design; A system Engineering Approach" published by Wiley publications in 2012.