Automating the design process - Progress, problems, prospects, potential.The design process for large aerospace vehicles is discussed, with particular emphasis on structural design. Problems with current procedures are identified. Then, the contributions possible from automating the design process (defined as the best combination of men and computers) are considered. Progress toward automated design in the aerospace and other communities is reviewed, including NASA studies of the potential development of Integrated Programs for Aerospace-Vehicle Design (IPAD). The need for and suggested directions of future research on the design process, both technical and social, are discussed. Although much progress has been made to exploit the computer in design, it is concluded that technology is available to begin using the computer to speed communications and management as well as calculations in the design process and thus build man-computer teams that can design better, faster and cheaper.
Document ID
19730040736
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Heldenfels, R. R. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, Va., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1973
Subject Category
Machine Elements And Processes
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 73-410
Meeting Information
Meeting: Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference