The NASA Langley Research Center vehicle design evaluation program (VDEP-2) was expanded by (1) incorporating into the program a capability to conduct preliminary design studies on subsonic commercial transport type aircraft using both JP and such alternate fuels as hydrogen and methane;(2) incorporating an aircraft detailed mission and performance analysis capability; and (3) developing and incorporating an external loads analysis capability. The resulting computer program (VDEP-3) provides a preliminary design tool that enables the user to perform integrated sizing, structural analysis, and cost studies on subsonic commercial transport aircraft. Both versions of the VDEP-3 Program which are designated preliminary Analysis VDEP-3 and detailed Analysis VDEP utilize the same vehicle sizing subprogram which includes a detailed mission analysis capability, as well as a geometry and weight analysis for multibodied configurations.
Vehicle Design Evaluation Program (VDEP). A Computer Program for Weight Sizing, Economic, Performance and Mission Analysis of Fuel-Conservative Aircraft, Multibodied Aircraft and Large Cargo Aircraft Using Both Jp and Alternative Fuels
1977
426 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Aircraft , Air Transportation , Aircraft design , Cargo aircraft , Economic analysis , Energy conservation , Computer programs , Structural analysis , Weight analysis , Aircraft construction materials , Aircraft fuels , Fuel consumption , Jet engine fuels , Loads (Forces) , Structural weight , VDEP computer program
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