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Performance-Based Navigation Flight Path Analysis Using Fast-Time Simulation

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  • Daniel A. Pamplona

    (Department of Air Transportation, Aeronautics Institute of Technology, São José dos Campos 12228-612, Brazil)

  • Alexandre G. de Barros

    (Department of Civil Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada)

  • Claudio J. P. Alves

    (Department of Air Transportation, Aeronautics Institute of Technology, São José dos Campos 12228-612, Brazil)

Abstract

The growing demand for air transportation has led to an increase in worldwide air traffic inefficiency due to capacity constraints. The impacts associated with this situation can be reduced through operational changes. To better handle the problem, the Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) and the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) program suggest Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) as a solution. The Area Navigation (RNAV) and Required Navigation Performance (RNP) approaches belong to the group of PBN procedures. These procedures allow for a more efficient use of airspace by reducing route distances, fuel consumption and perceived aircraft noise. This article quantifies the benefits of PBN systems for two indicator parameters—fuel burn and flight time—and compares PBN systems to conventional instrument navigation procedures. The case studies use five airports in Brazil. The results of this analysis show that the benefits of the PBN approach vary with aircraft type and individual route characteristics.

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  • Daniel A. Pamplona & Alexandre G. de Barros & Claudio J. P. Alves, 2021. "Performance-Based Navigation Flight Path Analysis Using Fast-Time Simulation," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(22), pages 1-17, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:14:y:2021:i:22:p:7800-:d:684727
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