Dynamic based cost functions for TF/TA flights

SM Malaek, AR Kosari - IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and …, 2012 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this work we present a systematic approach to incorporating the dynamic capabilities of
an aircraft via suitable cost functions while planning for terrain following-terrain avoidance …

Path-parameterization approach using trajectory primitives for three-dimensional motion planning

AJ Pachikara, JJ Kehoe, R Lind - Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 2013 - ascelibrary.org
Motion planning determines trajectories for vehicles that link an initial location and heading
with a final location and heading. Techniques for motion planning have been developed for …

Design and evaluation of Continuous Descent Approach as a fuel-saving procedure

L Jin - 2012 - search.proquest.com
Abstract Continuous Descent Approach (CDA), which is among the key concepts of the Next
Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), is a fuel economical procedure, but …