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An acceptable role for computers in the aircraft design processSome of the reasons why the computerization trend is not wholly accepted are explored for two typical cases: computer use in the technical specialties and computer use in aircraft synthesis. The factors that limit acceptance are traced in part, to the large resources needed to understand the details of computer programs, the inability to include measured data as input to many of the theoretical programs, and the presentation of final results without supporting intermediate answers. Other factors are due solely to technical issues such as limited detail in aircraft synthesis and major simplifying assumptions in the technical specialties. These factors and others can be influenced by the technical specialist and aircraft designer. Some of these factors may become less significant as the computerization process evolves, but some issues, such as understanding large integrated systems, may remain issues in the future. Suggestions for improved acceptance include publishing computer programs so that they may be reviewed, edited, and read. Other mechanisms include extensive modularization of programs and ways to include measured information as part of the input to theoretical approaches.
Document ID
19800012761
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Gregory, T. J.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Roberts, L.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: AGARD The Use of Computers as a Design Tool
Subject Category
Computer Operations And Hardware
Accession Number
80N21246
Distribution Limits
Public
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