Multidisciplinary optimization in aircraft design using analytic technology modelsAn approach to multidisciplinary optimization is presented which combines the Global Sensitivity Equation method, parametric optimization, and analytic technology models. The result is a powerful yet simple procedure for identifying key design issues. It can be used both to investigate technology integration issues very early in the design cycle, and to establish the information flow framework between disciplines for use in multidisciplinary optimization projects using much more computational intense representations of each technology. To illustrate the approach, an examination of the optimization of a short takeoff heavy transport aircraft is presented for numerous combinations of performance and technology constraints.
Document ID
19910069470
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Malone, Brett (Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State Univ. Blacksburg, VA, United States)
Mason, W. H. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, United States)