Bos, D.A. (author), Dijkers, H.P.A. (author), Gutleb, T.L.M. (author), Herinckx, L.E. (author), Van Nunen, R. (author), Radfar, H. (author), Van Rompuy, E. (author), Sahin, S.E. (author), De Wit, J. (author) A first outline for the concept of formation flying is investigated. The objective is to create a sustainable air transportation system for the next generation of aircraft from a formation flying perspective. When flying in formation over long distances the trailing aircraft can benefit from the wake vortices created by the preceding aircraft....
bachelor thesis 2011