An analytical formula for solving the speed profile that accrues minimum cost during an aircraft descent with a constrained altitude profile is derived. The optimal speed profile first reaches a certain speed, called the minimum-cost speed, as quickly as possible using an appropriate extreme value of thrust. The speed profile then stays on the minimum-cost speed as long as possible, before switching to an extreme value of thrust for the rest of the descent. The formula is applied to an actual arrival route and its sensitivity to winds and airlines' business objectives is analyzed.


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    Title :

    Minimum-Cost Aircraft Descent Trajectories with a Constrained Altitude Profile


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    Publication date :

    2015-04-01


    Type of media :

    Report


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    Language :

    English





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