Trajectory analysis for normal flight.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 14

(a) (1) A set of trajectories to characterize variability. This set must describe how the intended trajectory could vary due to conditions known prior to initiation of flight; and (2) A set of trajectories to characterize uncertainty. This set must describe how the actual trajectory could differ from the intended trajectory due to random uncertainties in all parameters with a significant influence on the vehicle's behavior throughout normal flight. (b) (c) (d) (1) A description of the methods used to characterize the vehicle's flight behavior throughout normal flight, in accordance with § 450.115(c). (2) The quantitative input data, including uncertainties, used to model the vehicle's normal flight in six degrees of freedom. (3) The worst atmospheric conditions under which flight might be attempted, and a description of how the operator will evaluate the atmospheric conditions and uncertainty in the atmospheric conditions prior to initiating the operation; (4) Representative normal flight trajectory analysis outputs, including the position velocity, and orientation for each second of flight for— (i) The nominal trajectory; (ii) A set of trajectories that characterize variability in the intended trajectory based on conditions known prior to initiation of flight; and (iii) A set of trajectories that characterize how the actual trajectory could differ from the intended trajectory due to random uncertainties.

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 14:§ 450.117