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# Performance Set

Description of the "performance set" asset.

This asset provides data on the aircraft performance for the trajectory simulation. It is required to enable the simulation and evaluation of a route mission.

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For even higher simulation precision, Unisphere can provide fine-grained custom performance models based on flight telemetry data. For more information, contact our engineering team: <support@unisphere.de>
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## Performance Set Dialog

You can create or modify performance sets in the corresponding dialog from the [NOVA Asset Manager](/nova/assets.md#nova-asset-manager).

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The following parameters are taken into account:

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<summary>Cruise speed [GS/EAS]</summary>

The speed at which an aircraft operates most efficiently during the main phase of flight.

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<summary>Max speed [EAS]</summary>

The maximum speed an aircraft can safely reach under normal operational conditions.

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<summary>Rate of climb</summary>

The vertical speed at which an aircraft can ascend, typically measured in feet per minute (ft/min) or meters per second (m/s). It indicates how quickly an aircraft gains altitude and is vital for assessing the performance during takeoff and initial climb phases.

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<summary>Rate of descent</summary>

The vertical speed at which an aircraft descends, expressed in ft/min or m/s.

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<summary>Endurance</summary>

The total amount of time a drone can remain airborne, determined by battery capacity and power consumption rate under specific conditions.

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**EAS (Equivalent Airspeed)**: The aircraft's speed relative to the air, corrected for altitude and temperature.\
**GS (Ground Speed)**: The aircraft's speed over the ground, affected by wind.
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The performance set is considered only in the evaluation of route missions. Local and multi-location missions ignore the performance set.
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