Applications of numerical optimization methods to helicopter design problems - A surveyA survey of applications of mathematical programming methods is used to improve the design of helicopters and their components. Applications of multivariable search techniques in the finite dimensional space are considered. Five categories of helicopter design problems are considered: (1) conceptual and preliminary design, (2) rotor-system design, (3) airframe structures design, (4) control system design, and (5) flight trajectory planning. Key technical progress in numerical optimization methods relevant to rotorcraft applications are summarized.
Document ID
19860041382
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Miura, H. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)