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An Improved Procedure for Prediction of Drag Polars of a Joined Wing Concept Using Physics-Based Response Surface Methodology
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2001-09)
Creation and utilization of accurate drag polars is essential in the aircraft sizing and synthesis process. Existing sizing and synthesis codes are based on historical data and cannot capture the aerodynamics of a ...
A Quality Engineering Approach to the Determination of the Space Launch Capability of the Peacekeeper ICBM Utilizing Probabilistic Methods
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2002-11)
This paper outlines the use of a comprehensive and robust methodology for the conceptual design of an expendable launch vehicle employing the existing Peacekeeper ICBM. This methodology includes an Integrated Product and ...
Assessing the Impact of Mission Requirements, Vehicle Attributes, Technologies and Uncertainty in Rotorcraft System Design
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2002-06)
This research provides a probabilistic design environment for the propagation of design uncertainty to the system level to assist in making more educated decisions in the early stages of design. This design uncertainty is ...
A Parametric Exploration of Supersonic Business Jet Concepts Utilizing Response Surfaces
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2002-10)
Market forecasts predict a potentially large market for a quiet supersonic business jet provided that several technical hurdles are overcome prior to fielding such a vehicle. In order to be acceptable, the QSJ must be able ...
Affordability Assessment for a Subsonic Transport
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1999-06)
Military budget cuts and increased competition in the commercial market have shifted the focus of aircraft design to include affordability concerns. This has resulted in the need for increased knowledge in the early stages ...
Robust Structural Design for Active Aeroelastic Wing with Aerodynamic Uncertainties
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2000-04)
A multidisciplinary design study for Active Aeroelastic Wing technology considering the uncertainty in maneuver loads estimated by linear aerodynamic theory is presented. The study makes use of a design of experiments/response ...
An Application of Response Surface Methodology to the Design of Tipjet Driven Stopped Rotor/Wing Concepts
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1995-09)
The possibility of a new aircraft that is capable of solving the increasing demand of inter-city transportation has attracted the attention of the aerospace industry for quite some time. Under the High Speed Rotorcraft ...
Formulation of an IPPD Methodology for the Design of a Supersonic Business Jet
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1996-10)
The growth of international markets as well as business partnerships between U.S. and Asian-based firms has lead to an increased interest in an economically viable business jet capable of supersonic cruise and trans-Pacific ...
New Approaches to Conceptual and Preliminary Aircraft Design: A Comparative Assessment of a Neural Network Formulation and a Response Surface Methodology
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1998-09)
This paper critically evaluates the use of Neural Networks (NNs) as metamodels for design applications. The specifics of implementing a NN approach are researched and discussed, including the type and architecture appropriate ...
Development of Wing Structural Weight Equation for Active Aeroelastic Wing Technology
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1999-10)
A multidisciplinary design study considering the impact of Active Aeroelastic Wing (AAW) technology on the structural wing weight of a lightweight fighter concept is presented. The study incorporates multidisciplinary ...