Graph-Search Descent and Approach Trajectory Optimization Based on Enhanced Aircraft Energy Management

Altava, Ramon Andreu; Mere, Jean Claude; Delahaye, Daniel; Miquel, Thierry

doi:10.2514/6.2019-3618

Cited by 6 publications

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“…The results obtained by both methods are comparable. Andreu Altava et al have developed an A* algorithm in [14,20,21] to optimize aircraft trajectories in descent and approach phases. A branch and bound method is used in [51] to solve effectively the problem of optimal trajectory planning subject to obstacle constraints.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The trajectory optimization problem is classically divided into a series of so-called guiding subproblems dealing with predefined flight phases: take-off [10], climb [11,12], cruise [13], descent [14][15][16][17][18][19], approach [20,21], and landing [22]. This decomposition is historically justified by the structure of aircraft systems (aerodynamics configurations, engine ratings) and also by the operational procedures that change from phase to phase.…”

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Holistic Approach for Aircraft Trajectory Optimization Using Optimal Control

Kasmi¹,

Laporte²,

Mongeau³

et al. 2023

Journal of Aircraft

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This paper deals with an optimal control approach for commercial aircraft trajectory planning, focusing on the vertical path and the minimization of the fuel burned. The main contribution is the optimization of the whole trajectory, also called the mission, without prior separation into different flight phases (climb, cruise, and descent), contrary to traditional approaches that consider the flight phases sequentially. The proposed optimal control problem (OCP) is formulated and then solved using a direct collocation method. Initial results yield optimal trajectories with a gradual climb during the cruise (climb cruise), which correspond to theoretical trajectories that minimize fuel consumption. Furthermore, a penalization is introduced to ensure vertical profiles featuring horizontal cruise levels on so-called flight levels, compliant with current air traffic management regulations. The use of direct methods to address this OCP induces large nonlinear optimization problems that are solved using an interior point method. This methodology is likely to lead to poor local optima, but a simple multistart heuristic shows that the solutions found for standard problems appear to be globally optimal. Such an approach does not need to impose a priori the cruise flight levels and is suitable for commercial aircraft flight planning purposes. It leads to fuel saving and subsequently to important improvements against environmental impact by reducing [Formula: see text] emissions.

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Holistic Approach for Aircraft Trajectory Optimization Using Optimal Control

Kasmi¹,

Laporte²,

Mongeau³

et al. 2023

Journal of Aircraft

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“…al. have developed an on-board methodology [19] to propose recovery trajectories when aircraft present overenergy. The roles of cockpit alerting systems are multiple, but all present significant human factor issues and must be designed accordingly [20].…”

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Real Time Aircraft Atypical Approach Detection for Air Traffic Control

Jarry¹,

Delahaye²,

Puechmorel³

et al. 2021

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In this paper, a complete tool for real-time detection of atypical energy behaviors of airplanes is presented. The methodology extends in real time an existing offline process using Dubins trajectories as a predictor of the remaining distance to the runway threshold. Two major contributions are presented in this paper. First, a real-time measure of the aircraft energy behaviour is defined, indicating whether the aircraft is in good condition to intercept the extended runway centreline from its current position. Secondly, a 2D trajectory suggestion is given, allowing safe management of the approach path according to atypical criteria of historical data. Finally, this document proposes a comprehensive tool for air traffic controllers, which is a major step forward in understanding, becoming aware of and resolving critical situations that could lead to accidents.

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“…The algorithm implemented in this paper is a variation of the A* algorithm presented in [24] and [25] that computes fuel-efficient trajectories. In this case, the algorithm computes the shortest distance to stabilize the aircraft for a given aircraft altitude and speed.…”

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confidence: 99%