This study asserts that paired aircraft can withstand specific wake turbulence levels and explores the longitudinal collision risk in closely spaced parallel runway approaches. The goal is to enhance the safety margin of the paired approach and allow for more flexible implementation. Based on QAR data, a theoretical spacing model for paired aircraft and a probability distribution of acceleration error are established to facilitate the analysis of the actual spacing of paired aircraft. Wake turbulence attenuation is modelled using large eddy simulation, creating a vortex attenuation model. Drawing inspiration from the Hallock-Burnham vortex model, new models for induced velocity and vortex core motion are proposed. The study assumes that trailing aircraft can handle certain wake intensities, leading to a new model for calculating wake turbulence safety intervals, limiting the trailing aircraft’s maximum roll angle to its critical limit. Using probability theory, a model for longitudinal collision risk is formulated, combining wake turbulence safety separation and the actual separation of paired aircraft. The study also examines various factors influencing longitudinal collision risk, emphasising the significant impact of crosswind conditions. It concludes that a stronger crosswind component reduces the wake turbulence safety separation, thereby increasing the risk of longitudinal collisions, particularly during the final stage of the approach. Notably, collision risk is directly proportional to the crosswind component and initial longitudinal separation, but inversely proportional to runway spacing.


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    Title :

    Study on Longitudinal Collision Risk of Closely Spaced Parallel Runways Paired Approach


    Contributors:
    Fei LU (author) / Jian ZHANG (author) / Erli ZHAO (author) / Jingjie TENG (author)


    Publication date :

    2025




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    Unknown




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