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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 2019
Filed:
Jan. 25, 2017
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Sina S. Golshany, Lynnwood, WA (US);
Gnanulan Canagaratna, Everett, WA (US);
Matthew W. Orr, Kirkland, WA (US);
Andrew W. Fassmann, O'Fallon, MO (US);
Daniel Wajerski, Bellevue, WA (US);
THE BOEING COMPANY, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
In a particular implementation, a method includes generating an initial weight estimate associated with an aircraft based on a reference operational empty weight (OEW) and at least one of a latitude or an altitude of the aircraft at a first location. The reference OEW is predetermined at a second location that is distinct from the first location. The method includes determining an additional load capability of the aircraft based on a difference between the initial weight estimate and the reference OEW. The method further includes generating an output that indicates the additional load capability.