The OpenAP Handbook

A comprehensive guide on aircraft performance, emission, optimization calculations for air transport researchers, developers, and enthusiasts

Author

Affiliation

Junzi Sun, PhD, MSc, BEng

Delft University of Technology

Preface

Synopsis

Welcome to the OpenAP handbook, a comprehensive guide to unlocking the full potential of the OpenAP aircraft performance library. This book is designed to help you navigate the vast capabilities of OpenAP, an open-source initiative that has been revolutionizing the field of air transport research since its inception in 2019.

Within different parts of the book, I will take you on a journey through the eight core chapters that form the foundation of OpenAP. From the fundamentals of aircraft and engine data (Chapter 2) to the intricacies of drag and maximum thrust calculations (Chapter 3), kinematic models (Chapter 4), and flight phase identification (Chapter 5), we will delve into the key components that make OpenAP an indispensable tool for researchers, developers, and aviation professionals.

You will also learn how to harness the power of OpenAP’s trajectory generation capabilities (Chapter 6), analyze fuel and emission data (Chapter 7), and optimize trajectories with precision (Chapter 8). Each chapter is designed to provide a detailed understanding of the underlying concepts, methodologies, and best practices, empowering you to get the most out of OpenAP.

Whether you are a seasoned expert or new to the field, this manual helps you navigate the OpenAP library. The goal is to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to leverage OpenAP for your research. So, let us embark on this journey together and explore the possibilities that OpenAP has to offer.

Enjoy the reading!

-Junzi

About the Author

Junzi Sun is an assistant professor at TU Delft, currently working in the CNS/ATM group of the Aerospace Engineering Faculty. He is passionate about open-source, open science, and making air transportation more sustainable.

He was born in China and completed his bachelor’s degree in telecommunication at the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. Then, he moved to Europe and obtained his master’s degree in aerospace engineering at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. After that, he worked in Spain and France for a few years before continuing his doctoral research in the Netherlands, where he obtained his Ph.D. degree and currently works and lives.

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