Safe take-off with runway analyses

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• ABSTRACT
• ABSTRAKT
• 1 INTRODUCTION
• 1.1 Purpose of Thesis
• 1.2 Scope of Thesis
• 1.3 Methodology
• 2 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE FOR TAKE-OFF
• 2.1 Performance Parameters
• 2.2 Factors Affecting Take-off Performance
• 2.2.1 Airport Elevation
• 2.2.2 Runway Characteristics
• 2.2.3 Meteorological Conditions
• 2.2.4 Aircraft Configuration
• 2.2.5 Aircraft Weight
• 3 TAKE-OFF PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION
• 3.1 Take-off Performance Calculation
• 3.1.1 Take-off Distance and V₁ Calculation
• 3.1.2 Calculation of Required Runway Length
• 3.2 Optimization of Take-off Performance
• 3.2.1 Factors Affecting Maximum Take-off Mass
• 3.2.2 Aircraft Weight and Performance Optimization
• 4 RUNWAY ANALYSIS AND ITS APPLICATION
• 4.1 Definition of Runway Analysis
• 4.2 Application of Runway Analysis
• 4.3 Runway Analysis for Take-off
• 4.3.1 Flight Engineer's Point of View
• 4.3.2 Pilot's Point of View
• 5 APPLICATION FOR TAKE-OFF PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
• 5.1 Conceptual Model for Take-off Performance Optimization
• 5.2 System Requirements for Take-off Performance Calculation
• 5.2.1 Input Data
• 5.2.2 Processing and Calculation
• 5.2.3 Output Data
• 6 CONCLUSION
• 7 LITERATURE
• 8 APPENDICES

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This Master's thesis investigates the application of runway analysis for take-off performance optimization, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing aircraft performance and the process of maximizing take-off weight while maintaining safety.

• Aircraft Performance for Take-off: Exploring the key performance parameters, factors affecting take-off performance, and the relationship between aircraft weight and performance.
• Take-off Performance Optimization: Delving into the methods for calculating take-off distance and required runway length, and exploring strategies for optimizing take-off performance to achieve maximum take-off mass.
• Runway Analysis and its Application: Defining runway analysis and its applications in different contexts, highlighting the perspectives of flight engineers and pilots.
• Conceptual Model for Take-off Performance Optimization: Presenting a conceptual model for optimizing take-off performance, outlining the input data, processing, and output data required for the calculation.
• Software Application: Examining the potential of developing a software application based on the conceptual model to automate the calculation of take-off performance data.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The first chapter introduces the purpose, scope, and methodology of the thesis. Chapter 2 explores the performance parameters relevant to take-off, and analyzes factors such as airport elevation, runway characteristics, meteorological conditions, aircraft configuration, and weight, which all impact aircraft performance. Chapter 3 focuses on the optimization of take-off performance, including the calculation of take-off distance and required runway length, as well as strategies for maximizing take-off weight. Chapter 4 examines the definition and application of runway analysis, emphasizing the perspective of flight engineers and pilots. Chapter 5 presents a conceptual model for optimizing take-off performance, outlining the input data, processing, and output data required for the calculation, and discusses the potential for developing a software application to automate this process.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary focus of this Master's thesis lies on runway analysis, aircraft performance, maximum take-off mass, take-off speeds, and take-off optimization. The thesis aims to provide a thorough analysis of these elements and their implications for safe and efficient take-off operations.