Cacciola, S.; Riboldi, C.E.D.; Generali, E. Optimization of Airplane Landing in Crosswind Conditions for Minimum Tire Wear. Machines2023, 11, 599.
Cacciola, S.; Riboldi, C.E.D.; Generali, E. Optimization of Airplane Landing in Crosswind Conditions for Minimum Tire Wear. Machines 2023, 11, 599.
Cacciola, S.; Riboldi, C.E.D.; Generali, E. Optimization of Airplane Landing in Crosswind Conditions for Minimum Tire Wear. Machines2023, 11, 599.
Cacciola, S.; Riboldi, C.E.D.; Generali, E. Optimization of Airplane Landing in Crosswind Conditions for Minimum Tire Wear. Machines 2023, 11, 599.
Abstract
Being one of the most critical phases of a flight, landing deserves specific attention, especially when the aircraft is subject to external disturbances such as wind. A notable concern associated with touchdown events, especially when crosswind is present is tire wear. This work is aimed first at developing a nonlinear flight simulator able to handle the entire landing maneuver in non-null wind conditions, considering the airborne phase, ground run, and the transition between them. Then, the simulator is included in an optimal process to define the landing technique associated with the minimum tire wear. The methodology is tested in a simulation environment with a realistic model of a reference aircraft, showing that a significant reduction of tire wear can be obtained by optimizing the sideslip angle at touchdown and the lateral-directional controls after the airplane touches the runway with both legs of the main landing gear.
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