Trajectory optimization for protecting airliners against terroristic threats

O. Da Costa, F. Holzapfel, G. Sachs

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Abstract

The landing approach trajectory of a commercial airliner is investigated with regard to threats due to shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles. Actively protecting an appropriate area against terroristic actions during departures or approaches can yield a secure air space for the flight path of the aircraft. An optimization technique is applied for determining trajectories which yield the minimum area which needs to be actively protected.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCollection of Technical Papers - AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference 2005
Pages6312-6323
Number of pages12
StatePublished - 2005
EventAIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference 2005 - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: 15 Aug 200518 Aug 2005

Publication series

NameCollection of Technical Papers - AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference
Volume8

Conference

ConferenceAIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference 2005
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period15/08/0518/08/05

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