Simulating atmospheric conditions influence on flight program optimization for a subsonic passenger aircraft

We examined effects of typical for different climatic zones atmospheric conditions on flight program optimization for a subsonic long-haul passenger aircraft. Simulation of flight and power plant performance was based on current traditional approaches used in solving problems of this kind. The acceleration-climb flight segment has been optimized by minimizing fuel consumption at this flight segment. The cruising flight segment has been optimized considering operating limitations accepted for civil aviation. The in-built model of bypass turbojet engine was used for simulating the flight. This model allows calculating power plant performances under any flight conditions. The flight of subsonic aircraft has been examined in one vertical plane. Calculations have been performed for 6 standard air temperature variations with altitude (depending on climatic zone). Atmospheric pressure variation near Earth surface was considered and effects of atmospheric conditions on flight program optimization were estimated.