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An integrated computer system for preliminary design of advanced aircraft.A progress report is given on the first phase of a research project to develop a system of Integrated Programs for Aerospace-Vehicle Design (IPAD) which is intended to automate to the largest extent possible the preliminary and detailed design of advanced aircraft. The approach used is to build a pilot system and simultaneously to carry out two major contractual studies to define a practical IPAD system preparatory to programing. The paper summarizes the specifications and goals of the IPAD system, the progress to date, and any conclusion reached regarding its feasibility and scope. Sample calculations obtained with the pilot system are given for aircraft preliminary designs optimized with respect to discipline parameters, such as weight or L/D, and these results are compared with designs optimized with respect to overall performance parameters, such as range or payload.
Document ID
19720054446
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Fulton, R. E.
Sobieszczanski, J.
Landrum, E. J.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, Va., United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1972
Subject Category
Aircraft
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 72-796
Meeting Information
Meeting: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Aircraft Design, Flight Test, and Operations Meeting
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Start Date: August 7, 1972
End Date: August 9, 1972
Sponsors: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Accession Number
72A38112
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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