February 22, 200818 yr Could someone please define NAM for me. It is apparently one of the variables used in determining fuel burn, but I can't figure out what it is.Thanks in advance.Ed GreenKCLThttp://www.oncourse-software.co.uk/forum_images/fdc_beta.jpg
February 22, 200818 yr Author I thought of that one and I suppose it could be, but really couldn't find any information per se and hoped someone would know for certain.Thanks, though.Ed GreenKCLThttp://www.oncourse-software.co.uk/forum_images/fdc_beta.jpg
February 22, 200818 yr Looks like Thunderboy's right. " System and method for generating optimal flight plans for airline ...This area is the most favorable for flight planning and will be variable in ..... i) Choose the nautical air miles value (nam) from the cruise fuel burn ... "Russell.
February 22, 200818 yr I believe NAM also includes the effect of winds.In flight planning, the ground distance plus the effect of winds will determine the NAM. Regards,JerryH
February 23, 200818 yr Its a term used for Fuel Efficiency, ie nautical miles (NAM) per 1000lbs of fuel burned (or Kg) including the aircraft range in NAM, the duration of the cruise in hours and the peak altitude during the cruise in feet.(http://mitre.org/work/tech_papers/tech_papers_06/05_1248/05_1248.pdf)RegardsPeter Hayes
February 23, 200818 yr Author Thanks, Peter, that makes sense.Ed GreenKCLThttp://www.oncourse-software.co.uk/forum_images/fdc_beta.jpg
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