SWEPT-PATH: noun (plural Swept Paths)
The envelope swept out by the sides of the vehicle body, or any other part of the structure of the vehicle.
The envelope swept out by the sides of the vehicle body, or any other part of the structure of the vehicle.
Swept Path in Airport Design
Most people think of roads when talking about swept path, but swept path is used in different ways transportation. Now any airport might look like a big open space where aircraft can roam freely, but this is usually not the case. Airports have to be designed with care to make sure the airport can service most (or all) aircraft.
By using swept path analysis, the path of the (driving) aircraft can be measured. If the aircraft drives straight, this is easy. Once the aircraft has to make a turn it becomes more difficult. It is essential for any airfield design to know where the aircraft's wings will end up when the aircraft makes a turn. We would not want any aircraft crashing a gate or forming any other safety risk.
Just like the diversity in road vehicles, aircraft come in different sizes too. By using swept path analysis, airport designers can determine the path of specific aircraft. By measuring the path, the designer can see whether a specific aircraft can reach a gate. In case of a new design, designers can determine where the gate should be placed for safe aircraft docking.
By using swept path analysis, the path of the (driving) aircraft can be measured. If the aircraft drives straight, this is easy. Once the aircraft has to make a turn it becomes more difficult. It is essential for any airfield design to know where the aircraft's wings will end up when the aircraft makes a turn. We would not want any aircraft crashing a gate or forming any other safety risk.
Just like the diversity in road vehicles, aircraft come in different sizes too. By using swept path analysis, airport designers can determine the path of specific aircraft. By measuring the path, the designer can see whether a specific aircraft can reach a gate. In case of a new design, designers can determine where the gate should be placed for safe aircraft docking.
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