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== VNAV == | == VNAV == | ||
For a basic introduction, see: | |||
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_management_system#VNAV | |||
* http://smartech.gatech.edu/bitstream/1853/34261/1/Miller.pdf | |||
* http://lessonslearned.faa.gov/AirFrance747/Intro_VNAV.pdf | |||
* http://www.b737.org.uk/fmc.htm | |||
* http://code7700.com/g450_vnav.html | |||
* http://human-factors.arc.nasa.gov/ihi/research_groups/air-ground-integration/MACSassistant/MCP.htm | |||
The Vertical Navigation (VNAV) function of the Flight Management System (FMS) serves as an intelligent agent during all flight phases by automatically selecting appropriate targets (e.g. altitude, speed, and vertical speed) and pitch/thrust control modes to satisfy the objectives of each leg of the flightplan. | The Vertical Navigation (VNAV) function of the Flight Management System (FMS) serves as an intelligent agent during all flight phases by automatically selecting appropriate targets (e.g. altitude, speed, and vertical speed) and pitch/thrust control modes to satisfy the objectives of each leg of the flightplan. | ||