RCAIDE.Library.Methods.Performance

Performance

Methods for analyzing vehicle performance characteristics including aerodynamics, propulsion, and flight mechanics.

This module provides functions for estimating key performance metrics such as take-off and landing distances, stall speeds, payload-range capabilities, and flight envelope characteristics.

See also

RCAIDE.Library.Mission, RCAIDE.Library.Methods.Aerodynamics

Modules

aircraft_aerodynamic_analysis([...])	Computes aerodynamic coefficients across ranges of angle of attack and Mach numbers using vortex lattice methods.
compute_noise_certification_data
compute_payload_range_diagram([mission, ...])	Calculate and plot the payload range diagram for an aircraft by modifying the cruise segment and weights.
estimate_landing_field_length(vehicle, analyses)	Computes the landing field length required for a given vehicle configuration at specified airport conditions.
estimate_stall_speed(vehicle_mass, ...)	Calculates the stall speed of an aircraft at a given altitude and maximum lift coefficient.
estimate_take_off_field_length(vehicle, analyses)	Computes the takeoff field length and optionally the second segment climb gradient for a given vehicle configuration.
find_take_off_weight_given_tofl(vehicle, ...)	Estimates the maximum allowable takeoff weight for a given takeoff field length requirement.
generate_V_n_diagram(vehicle, analyses, ...)	Computes a V-n (velocity-load factor) diagram for an aircraft according to FAR requirements.
propeller_aerodynamic_analysis
rotor_aerodynamic_analysis(rotor, velocity_range)