Takeoff and landing in a downburst
Investigations into landing and takeoff in a downburst are made with a simple wind model based on the flow toward a flat plate. Approaches along a given nominal glide path are analyzed. Computer simulations of an aircraft with fixed controls show the well-known flight-path pattern of accidents in ma...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Journal of aircraft 1987-08, Vol.24 (8), p.552-558 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Investigations into landing and takeoff in a downburst are made with a simple wind model based on the flow toward a flat plate. Approaches along a given nominal glide path are analyzed. Computer simulations of an aircraft with fixed controls show the well-known flight-path pattern of accidents in manual flight. The energy situation of an aircraft in a downburst is more dangerous for takeoff than for landing. Heavy thunderstorms can produce wind conditions under which a takeoff is not possible. Gentle downbursts can be crossed by a simple escape maneuver. |
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ISSN: | 0021-8669 1533-3868 |
DOI: | 10.2514/3.45475 |