An Extended Prediction Model for Airplane Braking Distance and a Specification for a Total Braking Prediction System. Volume I.

摘要

A sensitivity analysis of airplane braking distance was conducted on a hardware-analog brake control simulator for the USAF B-52, KC-135 and F-111 airplanes. Using dimensional analysis a braking distance prediction equation was developed for each airplane. The results of this study were combined/compared with the braking prediction equations developed, for five other airplanes, Boeing 727, 737 and 747 and USAF C-141 and F-4, under a similar previously contracted effort. The resulting braking prediction subsystem (BPSS) model (equations) are shown to be compatible and valid. The BPSS has been integrated with a ground Friction Prediction Subsystem (FPSS) and a specification criteria is developed for this Total Braking Prediction System (TBPS). A test program is also outlined to verify the effectiveness and reliability of the TBPS. (Author)