Thrust reverser modulation-a tool to command landing ground run

摘要

Due to inefficiencies and associated cost incurred by taxi-in related delays in a busy airport, a new idea has been proposed to efficiently command and control the landing ground run of medium to heavy transport aircraft equipped with thrust reversers. The idea is based on the modulation of thrust reversers installed on the aircraft. To demonstrate the efficiency of such a system, the complete equations of motion as soon as the main gears touch the ground, up until the aircraft comes to a complete stop have been developed.