RCAIDE.Library.Methods.Mass_Properties.Weight_Buildups.Conventional.Transport.Common.compute_operating_items_weight

compute_operating_items_weight

compute_operating_items_weight(vehicle)

Calculate the weight of operating items, including: - crew - baggage - unusable fuel - engine oil - passenger service - ammunition and non-fixed weapons - cargo containers

Assumptions:

Source:

http://aerodesign.stanford.edu/aircraftdesign/AircraftDesign.html

Inputs:

vehicle - data dictionary with vehicle properties [dimensionless]

-.passengers: number of passengers -.systems.accessories: type of aircraft (short-range, commuter

medium-range, long-range, sst, cargo)

Outputs:

output - data dictionary with weights [kilograms]

• output.oper_items: unusable fuel, engine oil, passenger service weight and cargo containers

• output.flight_crew: flight crew weight

• output.flight_attendants: flight attendants weight

• output.total: total operating items weight

Properties Used:

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