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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 ...
A Conceptual Design Environment for Technology Selection and Performance Optimization for Torpedoes
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2002-09)
The Torpedo Optimization, Analysis, and Design (TOAD) program is introduced as a parametric sizing and synthesis tool for torpedoes. Response surface methodology is introduced as a means for efficiently modeling the design ...
A Screening Method for Customizing Designs Around Non-Convergent Regions of Design Spaces
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2002-09)
In engineering design, Response Surface Methodology is often used to explore a design space and to generate a meta-model of the space. Designs of Experiments are used in this process to obtain the most behavioral information ...
Using Response Surface Metamodels to Optimize the Aerodynamic Performance of a High Speed Standoff Missile within a Multi-Disciplinary Environment
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2002-10)
This report summarizes the feasibility of implementing a metamodel, consisting of Response Surface Equations (RSE), in a High Speed Standoff Missile (HSSM) multi-disciplinary mission analysis. The metamodel, which is a ...
Quiet Supersonic Jet Engine Performance Tradeoff Analysis Using a Response Surface Methodology Approach
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2002-11)
Recent market studies indicate a renewed interest for a quiet Supersonic Business Jet (SBJ). The success of such a program will be strongly dependent upon the achievement of stringent engine noise, emissions and fuel ...