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    • 专利摘要:
    The present invention relates to a system and method for estimating a plurality of airspeed parameters of an aircraft. The system comprises one or more processors and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory storing the data comprises a database and program code which, when executed by one or more processors, causes the system to receive a plurality of operating parameters which each represent an operating condition of the aircraft. The system further determines a drag axis coefficient of stability based on the plurality of operating parameters. The stability axis dredging coefficient quantifies an aircraft stability axis dredging created during high speed conditions. The system determines a body geometry axis elevation coefficient based on the plurality of operating parameters, which corresponds to an aircraft elevation created along a vertical body geometry axis. The system also determines a dynamic pressure that is used to estimate air velocity parameters.
    公开号:BR102018008362A2
    申请号:R102018008362-7
    申请日:2018-04-25
    公开日:2019-03-12
    发明作者:Jia Luo；Douglas Lee Wilson
    申请人:The Boeing Company；
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    专利说明:

    [0001] The system and method described refer to a system for estimating airspeed for an aircraft and, more particularly, a system that includes a model for estimating airspeed, especially in high-speed conditions of the aircraft.
    [0002] A pitot tube or probe is typically mounted on a vehicle and measures the speed of a vehicle with respect to a fluid in which the vehicle is moving. In one application, a pitot probe is mounted on an aircraft and measures the aircraft's speed relative to the air mass during the flight. Pitot probes usually include a hollow tube that defines an open end pointing in the direction of fluid flow or vehicle movement. The hollow tube of the pitot probe contains a fluid, such as air in the case of an aircraft. The pressure inside the pitot probe provides a measurement of stagnation pressure, which is also called total pressure. The total pressure is combined with a static pressure, which is typically measured at a different location in the aircraft's fuselage, or on the side of the pitot probe in the case of a combined pitot static probe, in order to determine an impact pressure. The impact pressure is used to determine the air speed of the aircraft.
    [0003] Sometimes the pitot probe based on airspeed systems can produce incorrect airspeed readings. The incorrect reading can be caused by problems such as contamination of the probe, damage to the probe or maintenance problems. Some examples of probe contamination include, but are not limited to, ice, volcanic ash, and insect invasion. The systems
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    2/31 that estimate airspeed based on an aircraft model currently exist, however, these systems may not be able to robustly calculate an accurate airspeed during some types of operating conditions. More specifically, these systems may not be able to calculate accurate air velocities during high-speed flight regimes, especially with Transonic Mach. In addition, the air speed calculated by the system may be susceptible to variations in a perceived angle of attack of the aircraft. Finally, air speed can also be susceptible to any discrepancies in an elevation model, even in regimes where it is possible to calculate air speeds accurately.
    Summary [0004] The description is for an improved system for estimating the airspeed of an aircraft, especially during high-speed operating conditions. The aircraft operates at high speed conditions when the aircraft flaps are retracted and the aircraft has a speed of about 0.4 Mach or more. [0005] In one example, a system for estimating a plurality of airspeed parameters for an aircraft is described. The system comprises one or more processors and a memory attached to the processor. The memory storing data comprising a database and program code that, when executed by one or more processors, causes the system to receive a plurality of operational parameters that each represent an operational condition of the aircraft. The system is further induced to determine a drag coefficient of the stability axis based on the plurality of operational parameters. The drag coefficient of the stability axis quantifies a dredge of the stability axis of the
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    3/31 aircraft created during high speed conditions. The system determines an elevation coefficient of the body geometric axis based on the plurality of operational parameters. The elevation coefficient of the body's geometric axis corresponds to an elevation of the aircraft along a geometric axis and vertical body created during low speed conditions. The system also determines a dynamic pressure based on one of a drag coefficient of stability axis and elevation coefficient of the body geometric axis. The system also estimates the plurality of air velocity parameters based on the dynamic pressure. [0006] In another example, a method of estimating a plurality of airspeed parameters for an aircraft is described. The method includes the receipt, by a computer, of a plurality of operational parameters that each represent an operational condition of the aircraft. The method also includes the determination, by the computer, of a dredging coefficient of stability geometric axis based on the plurality of operational parameters. The stability axis dredging coefficient quantifies an aircraft stability axis dredging created during high speed conditions. The method also includes determining an elevation coefficient of the body's geometric axis based on the plurality of operational parameters, the elevation coefficient of the body's geometric axis corresponding to an aircraft elevation along a geometric axis and vertical body during conditions low speed. The method includes the determination of a dynamic pressure based on one of a drag coefficient of the stability axis and the elevation coefficient of the body geometric axis. Finally, the method includes estimating the plurality of air velocity parameters based on dynamic pressure.
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    4/31 [0007] Other objectives and advantages of the method and system described will be apparent from the description below, the attached drawings and the attached claims.
    Brief Description of the Drawings [0008] Figure 1 is a schematic block diagram illustrating the described airspeed calculation system of an aircraft;
    figure 2 is a perspective view of an aircraft exterior illustrated in figure 1, where a drag of stability axis based on the aircraft operating under high speed conditions is illustrated;
    figure 3 is an illustration of a computer system used by the air velocity calculation system of figure 1;
    figure 4 is a block diagram illustrating a dynamic pressure module of the air velocity calculation system illustrated in figure 1, where the dynamic pressure module includes a dredging sub-module and a lifting sub-module;
    figure 5 is a block diagram illustrating the dredging sub-module illustrated in figure 4, where the dredging sub-module includes a dredging model, an impulse model, and a force calculation block;
    figure 6 is a detailed view of the dredging model illustrated in figure 5;
    figure 7 is a detailed view of the drive model illustrated in figure 5;
    figure 8 is a perspective view of an aircraft exterior illustrated in figure 1, where an elevation of the body's geometric axis based on the aircraft operating under low speed conditions is illustrated;
    figure 9 is a block diagram illustrating the elevation sub-module shown in figure 4; and
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    5/31 figure 10 is a block diagram illustrating the logical sub-module illustrated in figure 4.
    Detailed Description [0009] Figure 1 is a schematic block diagram illustrating the airspeed system described 10. The airspeed system 10 estimates the airspeed parameters of an aircraft 18 constantly, without relying on airspeed measurements. traditional pitot probe. The airspeed system 10 receives a record of a plurality of operating parameters 20, which are each described in greater detail below. The operating parameters 20 are each representative of a particular operating condition of the aircraft 18. The airspeed system 10 includes a dynamic pressure module 22 and an airspeed parameter estimation module 24. The airspeed module dynamic pressure 22 takes operational parameters 20 as input and estimates a dynamic pressure value based on the record. The air speed parameter estimation module 24 receives dynamic pressure from the dynamic pressure module 22 and estimates at least one air speed parameter based on the dynamic pressure. Specifically, as explained in more detail below, air speed parameters include a Mach Mmdl number, a VeasMDL equivalent air speed, a Qcmdl impact pressure, a VeasMDL calibrated air speed, and an aircraft Vímdl true air speed. 18. Air speed parameters are used to constantly calculate the air speed of the aircraft 18.
    [00010] The operating parameters 20 that are recorded in the airspeed system 10 include an angle of attack a, a side sliding angle β, a plurality of control surface positions, a stabilizer surface position, a flap, landing gear position, static pressure ps, ve
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    6/31 N1 engine speed, total air temperature Ttot, weight of the aircraft W, and acceleration or load factor. In one example, a pressure altitude hp can be used in place of static pressure ps, and an EPR motor pressure ratio can be used in place of motor speed N1. The control surfaces of the aircraft 18 include, without limitation, ailerons, flaperons, rudders, spoilers, elevators, trim devices and flaps. The control surface positions represent the position of the aircraft's mobile flight control surfaces
    18. In the examples, as described, the control surface position can refer to various positions of a plurality of spoilers 8 (figure 2) and a rudder 6 (figure 2) of the aircraft 18.
    [00011] With reference now to figure 2, the stabilizer surface position is a measure of an angle of incidence of the horizontal stabilizer 14 with respect to an aircraft body 12, as seen in a side view. The flap position is indicative of the position of a plurality of rear edge flaps 28 (figure 2) of the wings 16. More specifically, the flap position indicates whether the rear edge flaps 28 are in a stowed position. In one example, aircraft 18 includes a three-position landing gear lever, where the three positions are DOWN, UP and OFF. The landing gear position would be DOWN, UP, or some value between the two if the gears are in transit. The total air temperature Ttot can also be referred to as stagnation temperature, and is measured by a total air temperature probe (not shown) mounted on the aircraft 18.
    [00012] The load factor is the ratio of the total aerodynamic and propulsive force generated by the aircraft 18 to the total weight of the aircraft 18. For example, during a straight and level flight of the aircraft 18, the total lift is equal to the total weight. Accordingly, the load factor is a gravity. The acceleration or load factor is determined by one or more
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    7/31 accelerometers. However, many types of accelerometers do measure the load factor. If accelerometers actually measure accelerations, then the corresponding load factor is calculated by subtracting the acceleration due to gravity along each geometry axis.
    [00013] Figure 2 is an illustration of a dredging model of stability geometry, which is created as aircraft 18 operates under high speed conditions. High speed conditions are described in more detail below. As seen in figure 2, the parameters Xb, Yb and Zb represent the geometric axes x, y and z of the aircraft body 18, respectively, and CG represents the center of gravity for the aircraft 18. The angle of attack a is measured between an axis geometric of body Xb of aircraft 18 and a vector Xs, which represents a geometric axis of forward stability of aircraft 18. The geometric axis of forward stability Xs is a projection of an airspeed direction Xw of aircraft 18 on a plane defined by the geometric axes x and y. The lateral slip angle β is measured between the forward stability stability axis Xs and the air speed direction Xw of the aircraft 18.
    [00014] Turning to figure 1, all operational parameters 20 can be available as sensor records. However, sometimes the angle of attack a, the lateral slip angle β, and the static pressure ps can be calculated or estimated values from perceived values. Specifically, the static pressure ps can be measured by a reliable static source such as a static port or, in another example, the static pressure ps is calculated based on the geometric altitude of the aircraft 18. In a non-limiting example, the geometric altitude can be be obtained from a global positioning system (GPS). In one example, the angle of attack a can
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    8/31 be derived from inertial measurements of the aircraft 18. However, in another approach, the angle of attack a can also be provided by the angle of attack sensors. The angle of the lateral slip β can be measured by a sensor, or estimated based on the aerodynamic lateral force model of the aircraft 18. In another example, the angle of the lateral slip β is derived from inertial measurements. [00015] Continuing with the reference to figure 1, in one example the airspeed system 10 can be used as a primary source to determine the airspeed of the aircraft 18. In another approach, the airspeed system 10 can be used as an independent airspeed source, and is used to monitor another airspeed source such as, for example, a pitot tube. Specifically, the airspeed system 10 can be used to determine the accuracy of a pitot tube (not shown).
    In another additional example, airspeed system 10 can be used only as one of multiple airspeed sources.
    [00016] Referring now to figure 3, the airspeed system 10 is implemented in one or more computer devices or systems, such as the illustrative computer system 30. The computer system 30 includes a processor 32, a memory 34, a mass storage memory device 36, an input / output interface (l / O) 38, and a Human Machine Interface (HMI) 40. Computer system 30 is operationally coupled to one or more external resources 42 via network 26 or l / o interface 38. external resources may include, but are not limited to, servers, databases, mass storage devices, peripheral devices, cloud-based network services or any other suitable computer resource that can be used by the computer system 30.
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    9/31 [00017] Processor 32 includes one or more devices selected from microprocessors, micro controllers, digital signal processors, microcomputers, central processing units, field programmable port sets, programmable logic devices, state machines, logic circuits, analog circuits, digital circuits, or any other device that manipulates signals (analog or digital) based on the operating instructions that are stored in memory 34. Memory 34 includes a single memory device or a plurality of memory devices including but not limited to read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), volatile memory, non-volatile memory, static random access memory (SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), flash memory , temporary storage memory or any other device capable of storing information. Mass storage memory device 36 includes data storage devices such as a hard drive, optical driver, tape drive, volatile or non-volatile solid state device or any other device capable of storing information.
    [00018] Processor 32 operates under the control of an operating system 46 that resides in memory 34. Operating system 46 manages computer resources so that the computer program code embodied as one or more computer software applications, such as an application 48 residing in memory 34, it may have instructions executed by processor 32. In an alternative example, processor 32 may execute application 48 directly, in which case operating system 46 may be omitted. One or more data structures 49 also reside in memory 34, and can be used by processor 32, operating system 46, or application 48 to store or manipulate data.
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    10/31 [00019] The l / O 38 interface provides a machine interface that operationally couples processor 32 to other devices and systems, such as network 26 or external resource 42. Application 48 thus works cooperatively with network 26 or external resource 42 by communicating through the l / O interface 38 to provide the various characteristics, functions, applications, processes or modules comprising examples of the invention. Application 48 also includes program code that is executed by one or more external resources 42, or is otherwise based on the functions or signals provided by other system or network components external to the computer system 30. In fact, due to nearly endless hardware and software configurations possible, those skilled in the art will understand that the examples of the invention may include applications that are located outside computer system 30, distributed among multiple computers or other external resources 42, or provided by computing resources (hardware and software) that are provided as a service over the network 26, such as a cloud computing service.
    [00020] HMI 40 is operationally coupled to processor 32 of computer system 30 in a known manner to allow a user to interact directly with computer system 30. HMI 40 can include video or alphanumeric displays, a screen ringtone, a loudspeaker, and any other suitable audio and video indicator capable of providing data to the user. The HMI 40 also includes input devices and controls such as an alphanumeric keyboard, a pointing device, keyboards, push buttons, control buttons, microphones, etc. able to accept commands or records from the user and transmit the record to the processor 32.
    [00021] A database 44 can reside on the mass storage memory device 36 and can be used to collect
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    11/31 tar and organize the data used by the various systems and modules described here. Database 44 can include data and support data structures that store and organize data. In particular, database 44 can be arranged with any organization or database structure including, but not limited to, a relational database, a hierarchical database, a network database or combinations thereof. A database management system in the form of a computer software application running as instructions on processor 32 can be used to access information or data stored in database records 44 in response to a search, where a search can be determined and executed dynamically by the operating system 46, other applications 48 or one or more modules.
    [00022] Figure 4 is a block diagram illustrating the dynamic pressure module 22 and the air velocity parameter estimation module 24 in figure 1. The dynamic pressure module 22 includes submodules 50, 52, 54. The submodules 50, 52, 54 are illustrated as distinct components, which may indicate the use of modular programming techniques. However, the software design can reduce the extent to which sub-modules 50, 52, 54 are distinguished by combining at least some program functions of multiple modules into a single module. In addition, the functions assigned to sub-modules 50, 52, 54 can be distributed in other ways, or in systems other than those presented. Thus, the examples of the invention are not limited to the specific arrangement of systems or modules illustrated in figure 4.
    [00023] Sub-module 50 is a dredging sub-module 50 that estimates a Qbardrag dynamic pressure based on dredging, which is based on an aircraft dredging model 18 (figure 1). Dynamic pressure based on Qbardrag dredging is used to
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    12/31 determine the dynamic pressure Qbar unless aircraft 18 operates at low speed conditions. The airspeed system 10 determines that the aircraft 18 operates at high speed conditions in response to the determination that the flaps 28 of the aircraft 18 (figure 2) are retracted, and in response to receiving an estimated Mach Mmdl number having a value greater than about 0.4 from the airspeed parameter estimation module 24. Airspeed system 10 determines that aircraft 18 operates at low speed conditions in response to the determination that aircraft flaps 18 are not retracted or, alternatively, in response to receiving an estimated Mach Mmdl number having a value equal to or less than about 0.4 from the airspeed parameter estimation module 24.
    [00024] Sub-module 52 is an elevation sub-module 52 that determines a low-pressure dynamic pressure Qbariift considering that aircraft 18 operates under low-speed conditions. Logic sub-module 54 is a logic speed switch. As explained below and observed in figure 10, the logical sub-module 54 receives a high speed dynamic pressure Qbardrag determined by the dredging sub-module 50 and dynamic pressure Qbariift determined by the elevation sub-module 52, and determines an estimated dynamic pressure Qbar based on the operational conditions of aircraft 18 (figure 1). When airspeed system 10 transitions between high speed and low speed conditions, logical submodule 54 of airspeed system 10 employs hysteresis logic and a transition smoothing algorithm 94 to determine the pressure estimated Qbar dynamics. The hysteresis logic and the transition smoothing algorithm 94 are described in greater detail below.
    [00025] The air velocity parameter estimation module
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    13/31 receives dynamic pressure Qbar from dynamic pressure module 22 in addition to ps static pressure or hp pressure altitude. As explained below, the air speed parameter estimation module 24 determines the estimated Mach number Mmdl, the equivalent air speed VeasMDL, the impact pressure QCmdl, the calibrated air speed VeasMDL and the true air speed of the Vímdl aircraft based on the records. As seen in figure 4, the estimated Mach Mmdl number is returned to submodules 50, 52 of dynamic pressure module 22 as the return register.
    [00026] The calculation of the Qbardrag dynamic pressure determined by dredging sub-module 50 will be discussed now. Figure 2 illustrates dredging of the stability axis D of aircraft 18, which is created during high-speed operating conditions. As seen in figure 2, the geometric axis of forward stability Xs is directed along the design of the flight direction of the aircraft 18 in the XbZb plane. In other words, the forward stability stability axis Xs is not associated with a fixed direction of the aircraft 18. Figure 2 also illustrates the dredging of the stability stability axis D in dashed line, which is directed in a direction that opposes the geometric axis of feed stability Xs.
    [00027] Figure 5 is a more detailed block diagram of dredging sub-module 50. With reference now to both figures 2 and 5, dredging sub-module 50 includes a dredging model of the nonlinear stability axis 60, a impulse model of the stability axis 62, and a force calculation block 64 that determines the Qbardrag dynamic pressure. Figure 6 is a detailed block diagram of the dredging model 60 of the dredging sub-module 50. With reference to both figures 5 and 6, the dredging model 60 receives as a record the operational parameters 20, which each represent a aircraft operational condition
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    18, and determines a drag coefficient of Cd stability geometry based on operational parameters 20. More specifically, the dredging model 60 receives as a record the angle of attack a, the lateral slip angle β, the surface positions of control, the stabilizer surface position, the flap position, the landing gear position, and the estimated Mach Mmdl number (from the air speed parameter estimation module 24 seen in figure 4). As explained in more detail below, the dredging model 60 determines the dredging coefficient of the Cd stability axis based on the records and a plurality of Cdi - Cd6 components. The dredging coefficient of stability axis Cd quantifies the dredging of the stability axis D of aircraft 18 illustrated in figure 2, where a dredging coefficient of stability axis Cd indicates less dredging.
    [00028] The Cdi - Cd2 components are tabular functions of the registers (that is, the angle of attack a, the lateral slip angle β, the control surface positions, the stabilizer surface position, the flap position, the landing gear position, and the estimated Mach number Mmdl). As seen in figure 6, the dredging coefficient of the Cd stability axis is determined by Equation 1 as:
    Cd = Cdi (cc, Mmdl) + Cü2 (Flap, Mmdl) + CD3 (Landing gear, Mmdl) + Cd4 (Spoiler, a, Mmdl) + CDs (stabilizer, a, Mmdl) + Cdg (rudder, β, Mmdl ) Equation (1) where Flap represents the position of the flap indicating the position of the rear edge flaps 28 (figure 2) of the wings 16, Landing gear represents the position of the landing gear, Spoiler represents the various positions of the spoilers 8 (figure 2), stabilizer represents the surface position of the stabilizer, and rudder represents the position of the rudder 6 of the aircraft 18 (figure 2). The Cdi - Cd6 components are each determined
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    15/31 based on respective query tables saved in memory 34 of the airspeed system 10 (figure 3). For example, the Cdi component is determined by collecting specific values of the angle of attack a and the estimated Mac number Mmdl, finding these values in one of the query tables, and then determining the Cdi component based on the specific values of the angle of attack. attack to and estimated Mach number Mmdl. In addition, Cd4 components
    - Cd6 are each determined based on a three-dimensional lookup table. In an alternative example, the Cdi components
    - Cd6 are determined based on mathematical functions, such as polynomials.
    [00029] Continuing with reference to figure 6, it should be appreciated that the drag coefficient of stability axis Cd increases in value as the Mach number of the aircraft 18 enters a transonic region (that is, between 0.8 and 1.0). Accordingly, Equation 1 provides a relatively accurate estimate (that is, up to about 5%) of the drag coefficient of Cd stability axis even with transonic Mach numbers. In addition, the drag coefficient of Cd stability geometry is relatively insensitive to the angle of attack a, especially with smaller values. Therefore, the resulting air velocity that is eventually calculated by the air velocity system 10 is not excessively sensitive to small errors in measuring or determining the angle of attack. Specifically, considering the error in the parameters used in the dredging and thrust calculation, the air speed can be accurate by around 5%.
    [00030] The value of the dredging coefficient of the Cd stability axis does not reach zero, or becomes negligible. Therefore, the model illustrated in figure 6 can accurately estimate air velocity, even under conditions in which the normal load factor reaches the
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    16/31 g-force equal to zero. Finally, the Cd stability coefficient of many currently available aircraft is not significantly affected by aeroelasticity or unstable aerodynamics. Accordingly, Equation 1 does not include factors for these effects. However, in one example, additional terms can be introduced in Equation 1 in order to compensate for unstable aeroelasticity or aerodynamics, which can improve the accuracy of the drag coefficient of the Cd stability axis.
    [00031] Figure 7 is a detailed view of the thrust model 62 illustrated in figure 5. As seen in figure 7, the thrust model 62 includes a gross motor thrust model block 70, a plunger dredging model. motor 72, and a stability axis thrust block 74 that determines a stability axis advance thrust component Txs. The thrust model 62 receives the N1 motor speed or EPR motor pressure ratio, the static pressure ps or altitude, the total air temperature Ttot, the Mach Mmdl estimate, the angle of attack a, and the angle of lateral slip β. In addition, the thrust model 62 also receives a factor of the angle of incidence of the engine Xfct, which occurs with respect to the geometric axis of body Xb (figure 2) and a factor of the angle of incidence of the engine Zfct, which occurs with respect to to the geometric axis Zb (figure 2). Both Xfct, Zfct engine angle factors are geometric constants, and are fixed values based on the specific installation of an aircraft 18 turbojet engine (not shown).
    [00032] The gross thrust of the aircraft's turbojet engine (not shown in the figures) is the thrust produced by the outflow of an aircraft's turbojet engine. The gross engine thrust model block 70 is registered and determines two gross thrust components Gxb and Gzb. The crushing component of crushed stone Gxb is the
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    17/31 gross with respect to the geometric axis of body Xb (figure 2), and the gross impulse component Gzb is the gross impulse with respect to the geometric axis Zb (figure 2). The gross drive component Gxb is determined based on Equation 2, and the gross drive component Gzb is determined based on Equation 3. Equations 2 and 3 are listed as:
    Gxb = TI (NXps, Mmdl »Ttot) x xfct Equation (2)
    Gzb = TI (N1, ps, M mdl , T tot ) z xfct Equation (3) where T1 is a tabular function of the N1 motor speed, the static pressure ps, the estimated Mach number, and the total air temperature Ttot. [00033] Continuing with the reference to figure 7, the plunger dredging model 72 determines a plunger dredging Rd. The plunger dredging represents the dredging caused by the incoming air impulse in the aircraft's turbojet engine 18 (not shown) ). The plunger dredging Rd is determined by Equation 4, which is:
    Rd = T2 (NXpSj Mmdlí Τροτ) Equation (4) where T2 is a tabular function of engine speed N1, static pressure ps, estimated Mach number Mmdl and total air temperature Ttot.
    [00034] The thrust block of the stability axis 74 of system 10 determines the thrust component of the advance stability axis Txs by subtracting the piston dredging from the gross thrust of the engine. Piston dredging is dredging caused by the incoming air thrust into the aircraft's turbojet engine 18, while the gross engine thrust is the total thrust produced by the aircraft's turbojet engine. More specifically, the forward stability stability axis component Txs is determined by Equation 5, which is:
    Txs = Gxb cosα + G ZB sin α - R D cos β Equation (5)
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    18/31 [00035] Turning to figure 5, the dredging coefficient of the stability axis Cd and the drive component of the feed stability axis Txs are both received as input by the force calculation block 64. The force calculation block 64 also receives the weight of the aircraft W, the acceleration / load factors Nx, Nz, the angle of attack a, and a reference area S re f as input. The reference area S re f represents a plane wing area. The force calculation block 64 then determines the dynamic pressure Qbardrag created as the aircraft 18 operates under high speed conditions. The Qbardrag dynamic pressure is based on the force along the Nxs stability axis. Equation 6 determines the force along the Nxs stability geometric axis, and Equation 7 determines the Qbardrag dynamic pressure created under high speed conditions.
    Nxs = N x cos α - N z sin α Equation (6)
    Qbardrag = (Txs - N xs W) / (C D S re f) Equation (7) [00036] The calculation of the Qbariift dynamic pressure determined by the elevation sub-module 52 will be discussed now. Figure 8 is an illustration of a geometric body elevation model as the aircraft 18 operates under low speed conditions. As seen in Figure 8, an elevation of the L-axis of the aircraft 18 is created in a direction that substantially opposes the Zb. The elevation of the geometric axis of body L represents a force that generally opposes the weight of the aircraft 18 during the level flight. It should be appreciated that the force along the geometric axis Zb is fixed with respect to the body 12 of the aircraft 18. Conventionally, the elevation vector of an aircraft is expressed along a direction that is perpendicular to the direction of flight.
    [00037] Figure 9 is an illustration of elevation sub-module 52. With reference now to both figures 8 and 9, the sub-module of it
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    19/31 vation 52 includes an aerodynamic elevation module of a non-linear body geometry, 80, an impeller model of a body geometry axis 82, and a force calculation block 84. As explained below, the lift module aerodynamics 80 determines an elevation coefficient of body geometric axis Cl, which corresponds to an elevation L (figure 8) along the vertical body geometric axis Zb created during the low speed operation of aircraft 18. [00038] With reference now In figure 19, the aerodynamic elevation module of the non-linear body geometry axis 80 determines the coefficient of the body geometry elevation Cl based on the angle of attack a, on the lateral sliding angle β, control surface positions , stabilizer surface position, flap position, landing gear position and estimated Mach number Mmdl (from the air velocity parameter estimation module 24 co as seen in figure 4). Similar to the Cd stability axis dredging coefficient, the body axis elevation coefficient of body Cl is determined based on a plurality of components Cli - Cl6. The Cli - Cl6 components are tabular functions of the registers (the angle of attack a, the lateral slip angle β, the control surface positions, the stabilizer surface position, the flap position, the landing gear position, and the estimated Mach number Mmdl) and the elevation coefficient of the geometric axis of body Cl is determined based on Equation 8 as:
    Cl = Cli (a, Mm DL ) + C L 2 (Flap, m mdl ) + C L 3 (Landing gear, m mdl ) + C L 4 (Spoiler, a, m mdl ) + Cls (Stabilizer, a, m mdl ) Equation (8) [00039] The body geometry axis thrust model 82 determines a propulsion elevation of the body geometry axis, which is referred to as Tzb based on Equation 9 as:
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    Τ ΖΒ = g zb - RD sinacos P Equation (9) [00040] The elevation coefficient of the body geometry axis Cl and the propulsion elevation of the body geometry axis Tzb are both received as a register by the force calculation block 84. The force calculation block 84 also receives the aircraft weight W, the acceleration / load factor Nz, and the reference area S re f as a record. The force calculation block 84 then determines the dynamic pressure Qbarlift created as the aircraft 18 operates under low speed conditions. The dynamic pressure Qbarlift is based on the force along the body geometric axis Zb. Equation 10 determines the Qbariift dynamic pressure as:
    Qbar lift = (N Z W + T ZB ) / (C L S ref ) Equation (10) [00041] Turning to Figure 4, the dynamic pressure Qbardrag of the dredging sub-module 50 and the dynamic pressure Qbarlift of the sub-module of lifting 52 are both received by logical sub-module 54. As explained below, logical sub-module 54 estimates dynamic pressure Qbar based on dynamic pressure Qbardrag or dynamic pressure Qbarlift. In other words, the dynamic pressure Qbar is based on the dredging coefficient of the stability axis Cd or the elevation coefficient of the body axis Cl. Figure 10 is an illustration of logical sub-module 54. As seen in figure 10, logical sub-module 54 includes a selection switch 90, which is used to select dynamic pressure Qbardrag or dynamic pressure Qbariift. It is appreciated that figure 10 is merely an illustrative example of logical sub-module 54. In fact, logical sub-module 54 can be implemented by a variety of approaches for selecting the dynamic pressure source Qbar. For example, in another embodiment, a mixing function based on a weighted average of two source values across a specified transition range of the Mach Mmdl number and the position of the flap can also be used.
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    21/31 [00042] Continuing with reference to figure 10, the logical sub-module 54 receives the dynamic pressure Qbardrag from the dredging sub-module 50, the estimated Mach number Mmdl, a sign indicating the position of the rear edge flaps 28 ( figure 2) of the wings 16, and the Qbariift dynamic pressure. The record is sent to selection block 92. Selection block 92 generates a logical signal indicating true in response to the estimated Mach number Mmdl having a value that is greater than about 0.4 and the flaps 28 being in a stowed position . The true sign indicates that aircraft 18 is operating in the high speed condition. In response to the logic signal indicating that aircraft 18 (figure 1) is operating in high speed condition, switch 90 selects dynamic pressure Qbardrag from dredging sub-module 50 as the estimated dynamic pressure Qbar.
    [00043] All other conditions of aircraft 18 will be determined to be operating at low speed condition, and selection block 92 sets the logic signal to false. More specifically, selection block 92 generates a logic signal indicating false in response to the estimated Mach number Mmdl having a value less than or equal to about 0.4 or in response to the flaps 28 not being retracted (that is, deployed). The false signal indicates that aircraft 18 is operating at low speed conditions. In response to the logic signal indicating that the aircraft 18 is operating in low speed conditions, switch 90 selects the dynamic pressure Qbariift from the elevation sub-module 52 as the estimated dynamic pressure Qbar.
    [00044] Selection block 92 also includes hysteresis logic. The hysteresis logic can substantially prevent continuous toggling between two sources if the Mach Mmdl number is close to the 0.4 limit. Specifically, in response to the increase in Mach esti
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    22/31 measured Mmdl from a value below about 0.4 to a value that is greater than about 0.4 by a margin of about 0.02 and in response to the retraction of the flaps 28 (figure 2), the hysteresis logic changes the logic signal created by selection block 92 from false to true. Accordingly, the hysteresis logic determines that aircraft 18 is switching from low speed conditions to high speed conditions. Hysteresis logic is used to determine that the Mach number changes in value from less than about 0.4 to a value that is substantially greater than 0.4, which, in turn, substantially prevents continuous toggling. Similarly, in response to the estimated Mach number Mmdl, subsequently reducing to a value less than or equal to about 0.4 by a margin of about 0.02, the hysteresis logic changes the logic signal created by the block of 92 selection from true to false. Accordingly, the hysteresis logic determines that aircraft 18 is switching from high speed conditions to low speed conditions.
    [00045] Continuing with reference to figure 10, switch 90 also includes the transition smoothing algorithm 94. The transition smoothing algorithm 94 provides a smooth transition as the estimated dynamic pressure Qbar switches from one source value to another. Specifically, an estimated dynamic pressure value Qbar is switched between dynamic pressure Qbardrag and dynamic pressure Qbariift based on the transition smoothing algorithm 94, where the transition smoothing algorithm 94 gradually changes the value of the estimated dynamic pressure Qbar through a period of time. The time period between the Qbardrag and Qbariift dynamic pressure values is approximately several seconds. The transition smoothing algorithm 94 can be based on any number of different approaches such as, but not limited to, a transient-free switch.
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    23/31 [00046] Referring again to figure 4, the estimated dynamic pressure Qbar is then configured for the airspeed parameter estimation module 24. The airspeed parameter estimation module 24 then determines the airspeed parameters, which include the estimated Mach number Mmdl, the equivalent airspeed VeasMDL, the impact pressure Qcmdl, the calibrated airspeed, VeasMDL, and the true airspeed, Vímdl of the aircraft 18. The airspeed parameters air speeds are used constantly to calculate the airspeed of the aircraft 18. The true airspeed Vímdl represents the speed of the aircraft 18 with respect to an open air current, and the equivalent airspeed VeasMDL is the actual airspeed corrected by local air density. The VeasMDL calibrated air speed is computed based on the Qcmdl impact pressure. The estimated Mach number Mmdl is determined based on Equation 11, the equivalent air speed VeasMDL is based on Equation 12, the impact pressure Qcmdl is based on Equation 13, the calibrated air speed VeasMDL is based on Equation 14, and the Vímdl true air speed is based on Equation 15:
    M mdl = 1,195 ^ / Qbar / ps Equation (11) Veas MDL = ^ 295,374 Qbar Equation (12) Qcmdl = [d + 0-2M £, dl ) 7/2 - l] ps Equation (13) VCAs CDM 661.5Y f = 5 [(Qc CDM / w -1-1 0) 2/7 - 1] Equation (14) Vt MDL = 38.97M mdla / T tot / (1 + 0.2Mm DL Equation (15)
    where VeasMDL equivalent air velocity, VeasMDL calibrated air velocity, and Vímdl true air velocity are all measured in knots, the dynamic pressure Qbar and the impact pressure Qcmdl are both in pounds per square foot, po represents the pressure daily
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    24/31 standard at sea level, and the total air temperature Ttot is expressed in Kelvin.
    [00047] With reference, generally to the figures, the air velocity system described provides a reliable approach to the estimation of air velocity, without the need to rely on traditional pitot probe measurements. As explained above, the airspeed system includes a dredging model that can be used to estimate various airspeed parameters during high-speed aircraft regimes. Accordingly, the airspeed system provides a relatively accurate estimate of airspeed parameters throughout the transonic flight envelope. In contrast, a system based on only one elevation model may not be able to calculate accurate air speeds during high-speed flight regimes, especially with transonic Mach numbers. In addition, the air velocity calculated by a system based on only one elevation model may be susceptible to variations in the perceived angle of attack of the aircraft at high speeds, or when the aircraft is under a relatively low weight. The airspeed system described also includes reduced sensitivity to variations in the angle of attack compared to the elevation-based systems that are currently available.
    [00048] Additionally, the description includes examples according to the following clauses:
    [00049] Clause 1. A system 10 for estimating a plurality of airspeed parameters to constantly calculate an aircraft airspeed 18, system 10 comprising:
    one or more processors 32; and a memory 34 coupled to one or more processors 32, the memory 34 storing data comprising a data base
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    25/31 out of 44 and a program code that, when executed by one or more 32 processors, makes system 10:
    receives a plurality of operational parameters 20 which each represent an operating condition of the aircraft 18;
    determine a drag coefficient of stability axis Cd based on the plurality of operational parameters 20 where the drag coefficient of stability axis Cd quantifies a dredge of the aircraft stability axis 18 created during high-speed conditions;
    determine an elevation coefficient of the body C axis based on the plurality of operational parameters 20, where the elevation coefficient of the body C axis corresponds to an elevation of the aircraft 18 created along a vertical body axis during the low speed conditions;
    estimate a dynamic pressure Qbar based on one of the dredging coefficient of the stability axis Cd and the elevation coefficient of the body axis Cl; and estimate the plurality of air velocity parameters based on the dynamic pressure Qbar.
    [00050] Clause 2. System 10, in accordance with clause 1, in which system 10 determines that aircraft 18 is operating under high speed conditions based on:
    determining that a plurality of flaps 28 of the aircraft 18 are retracted; and in response to receiving an estimated Mmdl Mach number having a value greater than about 0.4.
    [00051] Clause 3. System 10, in accordance with clause 1, in which system 10 determines that aircraft 18 is operating at low speed conditions based on:
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    26/31 determining that a plurality of flaps 28 of the aircraft 18 is not retracted; or in response to receiving an estimated Mmdl Mach number having a value less than or equal to about 0.4.
    [00052] Clause 4. System 10, according to clause 1, in which system 10 determines:
    in response to an estimated Mach number Mmdl increase from a value below about 0.4 to a value above about 0.4 by a margin of about 0.02 and, in response to a plurality of flaps 28 being retracted , a hysteresis logic determines that the aircraft 18 is switching from low speed conditions to high speed conditions; and in response to reducing the estimated Mach number Mmdl to less than or equal to about 0.4 by a margin of about 0.02, the hysteresis logic determines that aircraft 18 is switching from high speed conditions to low speed conditions.
    [00053] Clause 5. The system, according to clause 1, in which system 10:
    switches a value of the estimated dynamic pressure Qbar between a dynamic pressure Qbardrag and a dynamic pressure Qbarnft based on a transition smoothing algorithm 94, where the transition smoothing algorithm 94 gradually changes the value of the estimated dynamic pressure Qbar over a period of time. [00054] Clause 6. System 10, according to clause 1, in which the air speed parameters include an estimated Mach number Mmdl, an equivalent air speed VeasMDL, an impact pressure Qcmdl, a calibrated air speed VeasMDL, and a true Vímdl airspeed for aircraft 18.
    [00055] Clause 7. System 10, according to clause 1, in the
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    27/31 which the plurality of operational parameters 20 includes an angle of attack a, a lateral sliding angle β, a plurality of control surface positions including a plurality of spoiler positions and a rudder position, a surface position of stabilizer, a flap position, a landing gear position, and an estimated Mach number Mmdl.
    [00056] Clause 8. System 10, according to clause 7, in which the drag coefficient of stability axis Cd is determined as:
    Cd = Cdi (oc, Mmdl) + CD2 (Flap, Mmdl) + Cd3 (Landing gear, Mmdl) + Cd4 (Spoiler, a, Mmdl) + Cds (stabilizer, a, Mmdl) + Cd6 (rudder, β, Mmdl ) where Flap represents the position of the flap indicating a position of the rear edge flaps 28 of the wings 16, Landing gear represents the position of the landing gear, Spoiler represents a plurality of spoiler positions, Stabilizer represents the position of the stabilizer surface , rudder represents the rudder position and the Cdi-Cd6 components are each determined based on the respective lookup tables saved in memory 34.
    [00057] Clause 9. System 10, according to clause 1, in which system 10 estimates a Qbardrag high-speed dynamic pressure based on an aircraft dredging model 18, and where the Qbardrag high-speed dynamic pressure is used to determine the dynamic pressure Qbar unless aircraft 18 operates in low speed conditions.
    [00058] Clause 10. System 10, according to clause 9, in which the Qbardrag high-speed dynamic pressure is determined based on a forward stability geometry component thrust Txs, and where the thrust component geometric axis of feed stability Txs is determined by the subtract
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    28/31 plunger dredging of a turbojet engine from a gross engine boost of the turbojet engine.
    [00059] Clause 11. A method of estimating a plurality of airspeed parameters for constant calculation of an aircraft airspeed 18, the method comprising:
    receiving, by a computer 30, a plurality of operational parameters 20 which each represent an operational condition of the aircraft 18;
    determination by computer 30 of a dredging coefficient of the stability axis Cd, based on the plurality of operational parameters 20, where the dredging coefficient of the stability axis Cd quantifies a dredging of the aircraft stability axis 18 created during high speed conditions;
    determination of an elevation coefficient of body C1 based on the plurality of operational parameters 20, where the elevation coefficient of body C1 corresponds to an elevation of the aircraft 18 created along a vertical body axis during low speed conditions;
    estimation of a dynamic pressure Qbar based on one of the dredging coefficient of the stability axis Cd and the elevation coefficient of body geometric axis Cl; and estimating the plurality of air velocity parameters based on the dynamic pressure Qbar.
    [00060] Clause 12. The method, in accordance with clause 11, comprising determining that aircraft 18 is operating under high speed conditions based on:
    determining that a plurality of flaps 28 of the aircraft 18 are retracted; and
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    29/31 in response to receiving an estimated Mmdl Mach number having a value greater than about 0.4.
    [00061] Clause 13. The method, in accordance with clause 11, comprising determining that aircraft 18 is operating at low speed conditions based on:
    determining that a plurality of flaps 28 of the aircraft 18 are retracted; or in response to receiving an estimated Mmdl Mach number having a value less than or equal to about 0.4.
    [00062] Clause 14. The method, according to clause 11, comprising:
    in response to an estimated Mach number Mmdl increase from a value below about 0.4 to a value that is greater than about 0.4 by a margin of about 0.02, and in response to a plurality of flaps 28 being retracted, determining that aircraft 18 is switching from low speed to high speed conditions by hysteresis logic; and in response to reducing the estimated Mach number Mmdl to less than or equal to about 0.4 by a margin of about 0.02, determine that aircraft 18 is switching from high speed to low speed conditions speed by hysteresis logic.
    [00063] Clause 15. The method, according to clause 11, comprising switching a value of the estimated dynamic pressure Qbar between a dynamic pressure Qbardrag and a dynamic pressure Qbariift based on a transition smoothing algorithm 94, where the transition smoothing algorithm 94 gradually changes the value of the estimated dynamic pressure Qbar over a period of time.
    [00064] Clause 16. The method, according to clause 11, in the
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    30/31 which air speed parameters include an estimated Mach number Mmdl, an equivalent air speed VeasMDL, an impact pressure Qcmdl, a calibrated air speed VeasMDL, and a true air speed Vímdl of the aircraft 18.
    [00065] Clause 17. The method, according to clause 11, in which the plurality of operational parameters 20 includes an angle of attack a, a lateral sliding angle β, a plurality of control surface positions including a position of control spoiler and a rudder position, a stabilizer surface position, a plurality of flap positions, a landing gear position, and an estimated Mach number Mmdl.
    [00066] Clause 18. The method, according to clause 17, comprising the determination of the dredging coefficient of the Cd stability axis by:
    Cd = Cdi (oc, Mmdl) + Cü2 (Flap, Mmdl) + Cd3 (Landing gear, Mmdl) + Cd4 (Spoiler, a, Mmdl) + Cds (stabilizer, a, Mmdl) + Cd6 (rudder, β, Mmdl ) where Flap represents the flap position indicative of a position of the rear edge flaps 28 of the wings 16, Landing gear represents the landing gear position, Spoiler represents the plurality of spoiler positions, Stabilizer represents the stabilizer surface position , rudder represents the rudder position, and Cdi - Cd6 components are determined, each, based on the respective lookup tables saved in a memory 34 of the computer 30.
    [00067] Clause 19. The method, in accordance with clause 11, comprising estimating a Qbardrag high-speed dynamic pressure based on an aircraft dredging model 18, and where the Qbardrag high-speed dynamic pressure is used to determine dynamic pressure Qbar unless aircraft 18 operates in low speed conditions.
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    31/31 [00068] Clause 20. The method, in accordance with clause 19, comprising the determination of the Qbardrag high-speed dynamic pressure based on a driving component of the forward stability stability axis Txs, where the driving component of geometric axis of advance stability Txs is determined by subtracting a plunger dredging from a gross engine thrust of an aircraft turbojet engine 18.
    [00069] While the shapes of the apparatus and methods described herein are preferred examples of that invention, it is understood that the invention is not limited to these precise forms of apparatus and methods, and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.
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    Claims (15)
    [1]
    1. System (10) for estimating a plurality of airspeed parameters to constantly calculate an aircraft's airspeed (18), the system (10) characterized by comprising:
    one or more processors (32); and a memory (34) coupled to one or more processors (32), the memory (34) storing data comprising a database (44) and a program code which, when executed by one or more processors (32), makes the system (10):
    receive a plurality of operational parameters (20) that each represent an operating condition of the aircraft (18):
    determine a drag coefficient of stability axis (Cd) based on the plurality of operational parameters (20) where the drag coefficient of stability axis (Cd) quantifies a dredging of the aircraft stability axis (18) created during high speed conditions;
    determine an elevation coefficient of the body geometric axis (Cl) based on the plurality of operational parameters (20), where the elevation coefficient of the body geometric axis (Cl) corresponds to an aircraft elevation (18) created along a geometric axis with a vertical body during low speed conditions;
    estimate a dynamic pressure (Qbar) based on one of the dredging coefficient of the stability geometric axis (Cd) and the elevation coefficient of the body geometric axis (Cl); and estimate the plurality of air velocity parameters based on the dynamic pressure (Qbar).
    [2]
    2/6 due to the fact that the system (10) determines that the aircraft (18) is operating in high speed conditions based on:
    determining that a plurality of aircraft flaps (28) are retracted; and in response to receiving an estimated Mach number (Mmdl) having a value greater than about 0.4.
    2. System (10), according to claim 1, characterized
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    [3]
    3/6 based on a transition smoothing algorithm (94), where the transition smoothing algorithm (94) gradually changes the value of the estimated dynamic pressure (Qbar) over a period of time.
    3. System (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the fact that the system (10) determines that the aircraft (18) is operating in low speed conditions based on:
    determining that a plurality of aircraft flaps (28) are not retracted; or in response to receiving an estimated Mach number (Mmdl) having a value less than or equal to about 0.4.
    [4]
    4/6 cations 1 to 8, characterized by the fact that the system (10) estimates a high speed dynamic pressure (Qbardrag) based on an aircraft dredging model (18), and where the high speed dynamic pressure ( Qbardrag) is used to determine the dynamic pressure (Qbar) unless the aircraft (18) operates under low speed conditions.
    4. System (10), according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the system (10) determines:
    in response to increasing an estimated Mach number (Mmdl) from below 0.4 to above 0.4 by a margin of about 0.02 and in response to a plurality of flaps (28) being retracted, a hysteresis logic determines that the aircraft (18) is switching from low speed to high speed conditions; and in response to the reduction of the estimated Mach number (Mmdl) to a value less than or equal to about 0.4 by a margin of about 0.02, the hysteresis logic determines that the aircraft (18) is switching from conditions high speed for low speed conditions.
    [5]
    5 / Q geometric axis of vertical body during low speed conditions;
    estimate a dynamic pressure (Qbar) based on one of the dredging coefficient of the stability geometric axis (Cd) and the elevation coefficient of the body geometric axis (Cl); and estimate the plurality of air velocity parameters based on the dynamic pressure (Qbar).
    5. System according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by the fact that the system (10):
    switches a value of the estimated dynamic pressure (Qbar) between a dynamic pressure (Qbardrag) and a dynamic pressure (Qbariift)
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    [6]
    6/6 ca 0.02, determine that the aircraft (18) is switching from high speed to low speed conditions by hysteresis logic.
    6. System (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the air velocity parameters include an estimated Mach number (Mmdl), an equivalent air velocity (VeasMDL), an air pressure impact (Qcmdl), a calibrated airspeed (VeasMDL), and an actual airspeed (Vímdl) of the aircraft (18).
    [7]
    System (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by the fact that the plurality of operational parameters (20) includes an angle of attack (a), a lateral sliding angle (β), a plurality of control surface positions including a plurality of spoiler positions and a rudder position, a stabilizer surface position, a flap position, a landing gear position, and an estimated Mach number (Mmdl).
    [8]
    8. System (10), according to claim 7, characterized by the fact that the drag coefficient of the geometric axis of stability (Cd) is determined as:
    Cd = Cdi (cc, Mmdl) + Cü2 (Flap, Mmdl) + Cd3 (Landing gear, Mmdl) + Cd4 (Spoiler, a, Mmdl) + Cds (stabilizer, a, Mmdl) + Cd6 (rudder, β, Mmdl ) where Flap represents the position of the flap indicating a position of the rear edge flaps (28) of the wings (16), Landing gear represents the position of the landing gear, Spoiler represents a plurality of spoiler positions, stabilizer represents the position stabilizer surface, rudder represents the rudder position and the components Cdi-Cd6 are each determined based on the respective look-up tables saved in the memory (34).
    [9]
    9. System (10) according to any one of the claims
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    [10]
    10. System (10) according to claim 9, characterized by the fact that the high-speed dynamic pressure (Qbardrag) is determined on the basis of an impeller of the axis of advance stability axis Txs, and where the component Thrust stability geometry thrust (Txs) is determined by subtracting the plunger dredging of a turbojet engine from a gross engine thrust of the turbojet engine.
    [11]
    11. Method of estimating a plurality of airspeed parameters for constant calculation of an aircraft airspeed (18), the method being characterized by comprising:
    receiving, by a computer (30), a plurality of operational parameters (20) that each represent an operational condition of the aircraft (18);
    determine, by the computer (30), a drag coefficient of the geometry axis of stability (Cd), based on the plurality of operational parameters (20), where the drag coefficient of the geometry axis of stability (Cd) quantifies a dredging of the axis geometric stability of the aircraft (18) created during high-speed conditions;
    determine an elevation coefficient of the body geometric axis (Cl) based on the plurality of operational parameters (20), where the elevation coefficient of the body geometric axis (Cl) corresponds to an aircraft elevation (18) created along one
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    [12]
    12. Method according to claim 11, characterized in that it comprises determining that the aircraft (18) is operating under high speed conditions based on:
    determining that a plurality of flaps (28) of the aircraft (18) are retracted; and in response to receiving an estimated Mach number (Mmdl) having a value greater than about 0.4; or determine that the aircraft (18) is operating at low speed conditions based on:
    determining that a plurality of flaps (28) of the aircraft (18) are retracted; or in response to receiving the estimated Mach number (Mmdl) having a value less than or equal to about 0.4.
    [13]
    Method according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that it comprises:
    in response to an estimated Mach number (Mmdl) increasing from a value below about 0.4 to a value that is greater than about 0.4 by a margin of about 0.02, and in response to a plurality of flaps (28) are retracted, determine that the aircraft (18) is switching from low speed conditions to high speed conditions by hysteresis logic; and in response to the reduction in the estimated Mach number (Mmdl) to less than or equal to about 0.4 by a margin of cerPetição 870180033663, of 04/25/2018, p. 144/146
    [14]
    Method according to any one of claims 11 to 13, characterized in that it comprises the switching of an estimated dynamic pressure value (Qbar) between a dynamic pressure (Qbardrag) and a dynamic pressure (Qbarnft) based on an algorithm of transition smoothing (94), where the transition smoothing algorithm (94) gradually changes the value of the estimated dynamic pressure (Qbar) over a period of time.
    [15]
    Method according to any one of claims 11 to 14, characterized in that the plurality of operational parameters (20) includes an angle of attack (a), a lateral sliding angle (β), a plurality of positions control surface including a spoiler position and rudder position, a stabilizer surface position, a plurality of flap positions, a landing gear position, and an estimated Mach number (Mmdl);
    and determining the dredging coefficient of the geometric axis of stability (Cd) by:
    Cd = Cdi (oc, Mmdl) + Cü2 (Flap, Mmdl) + Cd3 (Landing gear, Mmdl) + Cd4 (Spoiler, a, Mmdl) + Cds (stabilizer, a, Mmdl) + Cd6 (rudder, β, Mmdl ) where Flap represents the flap position indicative of a position of the rear edge flaps (28) of the wings (16), Landing gear represents the position of landing gear, Spoiler represents the plurality of spoiler positions, stabilizer represents the position stabilizer surface, rudder represents the rudder position, and Cdi - Cd6 components are each determined based on the respective lookup tables saved in a computer memory (34) (30).
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