This Master’s thesis deals with the development of a mission calculator that is capable of evaluating single missions as well as global fleet movements with regard to fuel consumption. As of 04/2014 all relevant aircraft types and the Propcraft P-420/A concept, an aircraft conceptual design study of the Institute of Aircraft Design at the Technische Universität München, are available within the mission calculator. The mission calculator is subdivided into two concepts: the Single Mission Calculator (SMC) and the Global Fleet Mission Calculator (GFMC). The SMC is validated with payload-range diagrams and real-flight data of a major European airline. The validation reveals that the SMC is generally able to reproduce the real flights. Nevertheless, significant deviation occurs with some flights due to inaccuracy of the aircraft performance model, inefficiencies in operational procedures, and wind conditions. As part of this thesis, the Propcraft P-420/A concept is integrated into the mission calculator. A comparison of SMC simulations and data from the conceptual design confirms the validity of the Propcraft P-420/A model within the mission calculator. Furthermore, a concept is introduced to assist with the integration of new aircraft models or update existing ones.      «

This Master’s thesis deals with the development of a mission calculator that is capable of evaluating single missions as well as global fleet movements with regard to fuel consumption. As of 04/2014 all relevant aircraft types and the Propcraft P-420/A concept, an aircraft conceptual design study of the Institute of Aircraft Design at the Technische Universität München, are available within the mission calculator. The mission calculator is subdivided into...     »