Jet Sense : The Philosophy and the Art of Jet Transport Design / Zarir D. Pastakia.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pastakia, Zarir D., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Aeronautics, Commercial.

Jet transports--Design and construction.

Jet transports.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (265 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA : SAE International, [2024]

Summary:

Jet Sense: The Philosophy and the Art of Jet Transport Design by Zarir D. Pastakia provides an in-depth exploration of the principles and methodologies involved in the design of jet transport aircraft. Drawing on over 23 years of experience in the field, Pastakia shares insights into the intricate balance between art and science in aircraft design, focusing on aspects such as wing design, fuselage layout, and propulsion systems. The book is intended for aviation enthusiasts, pilots, aerospace professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the complex factors that influence the design and performance of commercial aircraft. It offers a unique perspective on both the philosophical and practical approaches to jet transport design, incorporating novel methods and industry practices. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Front Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Preface

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Chapter 1: Markets and Requirements

Chapter 2: Aircraft Sizing

Speed of Sound

Cruise Speed

Thrust-Specific Fuel Consumption

Lift-to-Drag Ratio

Profile Drag

Altitude Effects Related to Profile Drag

Induced Drag or Lift-Dependent Drag

Compressibility Drag

The Weight Ratio

The Aircraft Sizing Process

The Mission

Design Mission

Alternate or Reserve Mission

Define the Fuselage Cross Section

Double-Deck and One-and-Half-Deck Aircraft

Engine Selection

Wing Sizing

Wing Sweep

High Sweep

Thickness-to-Chord Ratio (t/c)

High t/c

Low t/c

Aspect Ratio

Taper Ratio

Maximum Lift Coefficient

Selecting the Wing Area

Design Weights

The Initial and Optimum Cruise Altitude at MTOW

High-Lift Devices

High-Lift Devices and the Lift Curve Slope

Thrust Sizing

Take-Off Thrust Sizing

Second Segment Climb Thrust Sizing

Top of Climb Thrust Sizing

Fuel Volume

Limitations of the Sizing Method and Optimization

Operating Cost

Airplane Price

Utilization

Flight Crew Expenses

Fuel and Oil Expenses

Insurance Expenses

Other Flying Operation Expenses

Passenger Service Expenses (PSE)

Flight Equipment Maintenance Expenses

Flight Equipment Depreciation and Amortization Expenses

Landing Fees

Total Aircraft Operating Cost

Configuring the Airplane

Chapter 3: Fuselage Cross-Section Design

Cross Sections of Existing Jet Transports

Chapter 4: Fuselage Layout

Developing the Fuselage Plan View

Developing the Fuselage Side View

AC 25.773-1: Criteria for Pilot Compartment Visibility

Landing Vision

Obstructions to Vision.

Chapter 5: Cabin Layout and Door Positioning

Understanding the Rules and the Terminology

Passenger Cabin Length

Passenger Zones or Zones

Exit Rating

Exit Unit

Fuselage Length Factor

Exit Offset

Individual Zone Passenger Capacity

Sequential Zone Passenger Capacity

Terminal Servicing and Other Considerations

Chapter 6: Wing and Landing Gear Layout

Common Wing Terminology

Thickness-to-Chord Ratio

Dihedral

Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC)

ESDU Wing Area

Define the ESDU Planform

Wing Integration

Landing Gear and Wheel Well Sizing

Main Landing Gear

Nose Landing Gear

Wing Structure Considerations

Paying Attention to the Aerodynamics

The Process Steps

Chapter 7: Layout of the Horizontal Tail

Definitions

Tail Volume Coefficient

Reference Horizontal Tail Information

Thickness-to-Chord Ratio and Quarter-Chord Sweep

Center of Gravity

Ice Protection

Relaxed Stability

Horizontal Tail Fuel Tank

Chapter 8: Vertical Tail Layout

The Vertical Tail Volume Coefficient

Sizing the Vertical Tail for Aircraft with Aft Fuselage-Mounted Engines

Chapter 9: Propulsion and the Jet Engine

The Jet Engine

Figures of Merit for Engine Choice

The Inlet

The Fan and Compressor

The Combustion Chamber

The Turbine

The Nozzle

Engine Installation

Wing-Mounted Location

Aft Fuselage-Mounted Location

Chapter 10: Pulling It All Together

Locate the Wing in Plan View [ 73 , 74 , 78 ]

Locate the Horizontal Tail or Stabilizer in Plan View [ 73 , 74 , 78 ]

Locate the Wing in Side View [ 73 , 74 , 78 ]

Locate the Empennage in Side View [ 73 , 74 , 78 ]

Other Considerations.

The General Arrangement or 3-View

References

Aircraft Sizing and Design

Fuselage Design

Wing Design

Empennage Design

Propulsion

Aircraft Performance

Economics

Other

Appendix A: The Standard Atmosphere

Appendix B: Different Approaches to the Same Requirement. There Is No Substitute for Creativity and Imagination

Specification B35/46-Summary of Aircraft Requirements [ 65 , 80 ]

Appendix C: Rapid Estimating Methods

Effect of Aspect Ratio on the Drag Polar

Propulsion Scaling [ 60 ]

Appendix D: Data on Existing Jet Transports

Embraer 190-E2 Jet

Airbus A321neo-XLR

Airbus A330-300

Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

A350-900 XWB

Boeing 777-300ER

Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) MD-11

Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental

Airbus A380

Appendix E: Environmental Factors

Noise [76, 77]

Wake Vortex

Separations and the ICAO Rules [85]

Emissions

The 2028 ICAO CO 2 Standard [77, 84]

Appendix F: Freighters

Key Vocabulary for Freighter Aircraft

New Build Freighter

Converted Freighter

Revenue Payload

Gross Structural Payload

Cargo Volume

Cargo Density

Volumetric Payload

Unit Load Device or ULD

Pallet

Container

Tare Weight

Cargo Handling System or CHS

General Market Freighter

Package Freighter

Freight Aircraft Considerations

Quick Rules of Thumb

A Promising Future for Air Cargo and Freighter Transports

Index

About the Author

Back Cover.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781468606010

1468606018

9781468606003

146860600X

OCLC:

1422169080