Framework for Initializing the Conceptual Design of Hypersonic
Aircraft 01-16-02-0014
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SAE International Journal of Aerospace-V132-1EJ
To assist in initializing the conceptual design of hypersonic aircraft, we
outline a new, systematic framework based on historical aircraft data and
primarily composed of design data and regression models. It is a rapid,
low-fidelity analysis to provide a starting point for the conceptual design
process by (1) assessing the performance capabilities of four types of
high-speed aircraft, (2) providing initial estimates for weights and geometry
with uncertainty, and (3) exploring how changes in these affect performance
within design spaces. Using this framework, an initial set of reasonable
aircraft configurations is obtained based on speed, altitude, and payload
requirements, which can serve to accelerate the design process and avoid
unforeseen problems later in the design cycle. An example is provided to
demonstrate the application of the framework to launch the conceptual design of
a new hypersonic aircraft with a given set of mission requirements.
Citation: Wilson, D., Figliola, R., Strasser, W., and Camberos, J., "Framework for Initializing the Conceptual Design of Hypersonic Aircraft," SAE Int. J. Aerosp. 16(2):197-208, 2023, https://doi.org/10.4271/01-16-02-0014. Download Citation
Author(s):
Daniel Wilson, Richard Figliola, Wayne Strasser, José Camberos
Affiliated:
Clemson University, USA, Liberty University, USA, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, USA
Pages: 12
ISSN:
1946-3855
e-ISSN:
1946-3901
Related Topics:
Hypersonic and supersonic aircraft
Design processes
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