Basics

Question 1

ICAO Standard Atmosphere

Answer 1

𝑇0=288,15 𝐾
𝑝0=1013,25 ℎ𝑃𝑎
𝜌0=1,225 𝑘𝑔/𝑚3

Question 2

General Parameters: Erde

Answer 2

𝑔=9,80665 𝑚/𝑠^2
𝑅=287,05 𝐽/𝑘𝑔⋅𝐾
𝛾𝑇𝑟=−6,5⋅10−3 𝐾/𝑚
𝑟𝐸=6356766𝑚

Question 3

Umrechnungen ft m

Answer 3

1𝑓𝑡=0,3048 𝑚
1𝑁𝑀=1852𝑚
1𝑘𝑡=1𝑁𝑀/ℎ

Question 4

Why do we need flight guidance? Which aspects have to be considered in civilian and military applications, respectively?

Answer 4

Def.: „Unter dem Begriff Flugführung verstehen wir die Unterstützung des Menschen in der Handhabung der Luftfahrzeuge durch technische Mittel.“

Civilian application:
•Performing a flight from A to B with regard to safety, time, economic efficiency, passenger comfort, environmental issues etc.–Key topics: navigation, flight planning, air traffic control, weather,
Military application:
•Performing a flight from A to A with a specific mission in between (fighter, bomber)–Key topics: navigation, radar signature, speed, maneuverability, …
•Performing a flight from A to B (military transport)–Key topics: navigation, vulnerability, radar detection, …