pyBADA: Easy BADA integration in Python for rapid prototyping

Abstract

The base of aircraft data (BADA) model provides accurate modelling of aircraft performances over the complete flight envelope for flight simulation and prediction applications. BADA is based on a generic total energy model, which performance functions (e.g., drag, maximum and minimum thrust, fuel flow) are particularised for each aircraft type with coefficients included in the BADA databases. BADA has a high reputation within the academic and research world, thus it is widely used for air traffic management research applications. This poster presents the architecture and capabilities of pyBada, a Python-based software designed for the easy integration of the BADA model in trajectory simulation, prediction and optimisation applications.